Senior Accountant

Synergy Search; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Search is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a not-for-profit school in Middle Tennessee. The role focuses on endowment and fund accounting within a small, mission-driven educational environment, offering direct impact and close mentorship from experienced financial leadership.

You will manage day-to-day nonprofit accounting, track restricted funds, ensure accuracy of records, and support endowment reporting while communicating clearly with families on billing matters.

Qualifications

• Not-for-profit accounting experience required, including endowment accounting and fund tracking (restricted/temporarily restricted/unrestricted).
• Experience with managing or overseeing school or educational institution accounting is preferred.
• Proven accuracy with minimal recurring errors in financial records.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions for a not-for-profit educational institution.
• Track and reconcile restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records with thorough review prior to submission.
• Support endowment accounting and reporting.
• Communicate professionally with families on billing and payment matters, maintaining firmness and courtesy.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

Endowment accounting

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

I am looking for a Senior Accountant to join a school in Middle Tennessee.

Why this role?

• Join a small, tight-knit school community where your work has direct, visible impact
• Work closely with and be mentored by experienced financial leadership with a strong track record in school finance
• Play a key role in nonprofit fund accounting, including endowment and restricted fund oversight
• Long-established institution with a stable, mission-driven culture

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions for a not-for-profit educational institution
• Track and reconcile restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records, with a strong emphasis on reviewing and verifying work prior to submission
• Support endowment accounting and reporting
• Communicate professionally and confidently with families on billing and payment matters, maintaining firmness and courtesy under pressure

Requirements

• Not-for-profit accounting experience, specifically endowment accounting and fund tracking (restricted/temporarily restricted/unrestricted)
• Blackbaud accounting software experience preferred
• School or educational institution accounting experience preferred
• Demonstrated track record of accuracy with minimal recurring errors
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when to escape questions on institution-specific accounting treatment