Full-Cycle Billing & GAAP Senior Accountant

Convent of the Sacred Heart; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York, NY seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage the full billing-to-cash cycle, including student billing, cash receipts, and posting journal entries. The role supports month-end close, financial reporting, and audits in a mission-driven, Catholic independent school.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting and 3–10 years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and systems such as Blackbaud, Workday,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with billing, AR, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and student billing across the cycle.
• Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end closes and audits.
• Prepare financial reports and budget analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accuracy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Blackbaud

Workday

Oracle

Sage

Job description

Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York, NY seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage the full billing-to-cash cycle, including student billing, cash receipts, and posting journal entries. The role supports month-end close, financial reporting, and audits in a mission-driven, Catholic independent school.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting and 3–10 years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and systems such as Blackbaud, Workday,