Staff Accountant

Maryland School for the Blind; Nottingham (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland School for the Blind in New Hampshire is seeking an experienced accountant to manage and maintain the school's general ledger under supervision. Key duties include processing accounts payable, handling reimbursements, recording journal entries, managing fixed assets, and performing month-end close.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, 5+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency with Financial Edge NXT and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting work experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
• Attention to detail, organization, time-management, and problem-solving.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines, handle last-minute requests, and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service, interpersonal and relationship-building skills required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities required.
• Ability to function in a confidential manner.
• Advanced competency in accounting software packages, Financial Edge NXT from Blackbaud is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and report generation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and other applications.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue accounts payable payments with proper documentation.
• Prepare employee reimbursements and reports to payroll.
• Process remote check deposits and record in the general ledger.
• Record cash receipts and accounts receivable in the general ledger.
• Prepare and record journal entries for daily, monthly, and year-end activities.
• Review journal entries prepared by staff for accuracy and post to the general ledger.
• Manage fixed assets: add assets, track disposals, calculate depreciation monthly, and reconcile FA to GL.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and record adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and schedules.
• Complete month-end closing procedures by deadlines.
• Enter the annual budget into the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate financial records for accessibility and audits.
• Support audits by providing documents to auditors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time-management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Excel

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

SUMMARY: With supervision, manage and maintain the school's general ledger.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Essential Functions:

1. Process and issue accounts payable payments, including checks, electronic bill-pay, ACH, and wire transfers verifying documents before issuing.
2. Prepare employee reimbursements and provides by-weekly report to payroll.
3. Process remote check deposits, transmitting information to the bank and recording in the general ledger.
4. Record cash receipts and account receivable in the general ledger. Organize and manage supporting documentation.
5. Prepare and record journal entries for daily, monthly, and year-end activities.
6. Review journal entries prepared by the finance department staff for accuracy and record into the general ledger.
7. Manage fixed assets (FA): add new assets, track disposals, calculate depreciation monthly, and reconcile FA subsystem to the general ledger.
8. Prepare monthly bank account reconciliation and record adjustments.
9. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, construction-in-progress, and various other schedules.
10. Complete month-end closing procedures adhering to deadlines.
11. Enter the annual budget into the general ledger.
12. Maintain accurate and organized financial records for accessibility and audits.
13. Support audits by providing documents and information to auditors.

Marginal Functions

1. Performs additional duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Equipment: Computer, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, shredder, calculator. Performance Standard: Ensures timely and accurate processing of data entry into general ledger. Must be proficient in typing and filing. Work schedule: 37.5 daytime hours, Monday through Friday with daily one-hour unpaid lunch. Additional hours on call when needed. This position follows a twelve-month work schedule.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, skills and general abilities:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
2. 5+ years of accounting work experience.
3. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
4. Strong attention to detail, organization, time-management, and problem-solving.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines, handle last-minute requests, and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
6. Customer service, interpersonal and relationship-building skills required.
7. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities required.
8. Ability to function in a confidential manner.
9. Ability to work independently, and to determine when to confer with supervisor on non-routine problems.
10. Advanced competency in accounting software packages, Financial Edge NXT from Blackbaud is preferred. Strong Excel skills for data analysis and report generation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and other applications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F