Education Finance Specialist: Billing & Analytics

NACBA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, GA is seeking a meticulous Junior Accountant to support the Controller and Senior Accountant in daily accounting operations, tuition billing for 900+ families, and financial assistance administration.

This role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration in an educational setting, with responsibilities across general ledger reconciliation, enrollment revenue, and audit support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Masters degree preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in public or private accounting with a strong understanding of financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Student Billing & Collections: assist monthly billing for 900+ families with timely processing and delinquency follow-up.
• Family Financial Liaison: act as a point of contact for billing inquiries with professional communication.
• Financial Assistance Administration: support financial aid applications and awards per school policy.
• Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: verify transactions in general ledger and subsidiary systems.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: assist budgeting for multiple divisions aligned with goals.
• Enrollment Contract & Revenue Management: help configure enrollment contracts and track status.
• Audit Preparation & Compliance: assist with schedules and docs for annual audit.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Blackbaud

Veracross

Paymerang

Divvy

Job description

Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, GA is seeking a meticulous Junior Accountant to support the Controller and Senior Accountant in daily accounting operations, tuition billing for 900+ families, and financial assistance administration.

This role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration in an educational setting, with responsibilities across general ledger reconciliation, enrollment revenue, and audit support.