Hybrid Staff Accountant - Nonprofit Island Education

Outward Bound; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation time (up to 120 hours)

Personal time (up to 160 hours)

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Accident Insurance

Gear and clothing discount programs

Job summary

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School in Boston blends experiential education with nonprofit financial stewardship. The Staff Accountant role supports general ledger, AP/AR, month-end close, and budgeting within a mission-driven environment.

The position emphasizes 501(c)(3) financial operations, QuickBooks Online proficiency, and strong analytical capabilities to improve processes and ensure compliant reporting. Hybrid work is available for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five years of progressive accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge, nonprofit accounting, donor-restricted net assets.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Paylocity, and Martus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online.
• Support month-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Coordinate payroll processing via Paylocity.
• Assist with annual audits and internal controls.
• Improve accounting workflows and internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Nonprofit accounting knowledge

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Paylocity

Martus

Excel

Job description

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School in Boston blends experiential education with nonprofit financial stewardship. The Staff Accountant role supports general ledger, AP/AR, month-end close, and budgeting within a mission-driven environment.

The position emphasizes 501(c)(3) financial operations, QuickBooks Online proficiency, and strong analytical capabilities to improve processes and ensure compliant reporting. Hybrid work is available for this role.