Senior Accountant/Manager - Education Industry - Remote

S+H Search; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Business Office Services Team. This role involves managing bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance tasks, ensuring the financial health of independent schools. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial management or accounting, preferably in education.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and reconcile bank statements.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders and support process improvements.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with financial policies.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Payroll

Accounts management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill

Divvy

Job description

Senior Accountant/Manager - Education Industry - Remote

This position is offered by S+H Search. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — please consult with your recruiter for more details.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Job Overview:

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Business Office Services Team for Independent Schools. This role manages bookkeeping, controller functions, and transactional support, requiring strong relationship management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable, reconcile bank and credit card statements, prepare month-end entries, and support treasury management.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings with stakeholders, support process improvements, and collaborate on HR-related tasks.
• Process accounts payable, oversee tuition and fee management, and maintain capital assets and investments records.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Support treasury functions, including cash flow management and fund transfers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial management or accounting, preferably in education.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill, and Divvy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and accounts management.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Additional Details:

• Part-time hours for bookkeeping and controller functions, and additional hours for audit support.
• Remote work opportunity.
• Start date around early June, with a background check required.

This role is vital to the financial health and operational success of the school, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting across functions.