Staff Accountant

Pingree School; South Hamilton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic independent day school in South Hamilton, MA, is seeking a Staff Accountant and Benefits Administrator. This full-time position involves cash management, payroll processing, and benefits administration. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, three to five years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The salary range is $60,000 to $80,000 per year, and applications should be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in an accounting role preferred.
• Prior experience with HR and benefits support/administration preferred.
• Strong skills with Excel spreadsheets and Google sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting for cash, tuition, and fees.
• Process payroll and manage benefits enrollment.
• Provide support for audits and budgets.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge software

Job description

Overview

Pingree School is a dynamic and aspirational, independent, all-gender day school on the North Shore of Boston, located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in South Hamilton, where approximately 385 students in grades 9 through 12 solve problems, build community, and learn how to learn. Pingree School empowers every community member to pursue knowledge with courage and imagination, thrive in joy and challenge, and create a more just and equitable world. Committed to developing global citizens, Pingree actively seeks faculty, staff and students of character and intelligence from diverse social, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Position

Director of Human Resources and General Counsel at Pingree School

Pingree seeks to hire an accomplished and enthusiastic Staff Accountant and Benefits Administrator to begin in mid to late Fall 2025. The Staff Accountant and Benefits administrator supports the operations of the Business Office. This role is a full-time 12-month, in-person (not remote), FLSA exempt position. This position reports to the Controller and the Director of Human Resources and General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• General responsibilities include:
• Cash management accounting
• Tuition and student related fees billing and accounting
• Rink and auxiliary management billing and accounting
• Enrollment and financial aid award processing
• Development database receipt processing and reconciliation
• Accounts payable and payment processing
• Preparing monthly journal entries
• Providing audit and budget support
• Additional duties to support the Business Office as required, as assigned by the Controller or the Chief Financial Officer

• Human Resources/Benefits Support Duties
• Background checks and employment verifications
• Payroll
• Lead payroll processing through third party payroll platform
• Benefits management and enrollment
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources and General Counsel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in an accounting role preferred
• Prior experience with HR and benefits support/administration preferred
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge software (preferred)
• Strong skills with Excel spreadsheets and Google sheets and documents
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and consultative skills with all constituents in the school environment
• Understanding of and appreciation for the mission of independent schools
• Outstanding organization and prioritization skills with a solid track record of meeting deadlines while managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to working collegially in a diverse community
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and anti-racism work
• Meticulous attention to detail, organizational, project, and time management skills
• Track record of applying sound judgment; strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• A high level of integrity, strong work ethic, and sense of humor

Compensation

Pingree considers several factors in compensation decisions, including job knowledge, skills, experience, academic credentials, licensures and certifications, and organizational needs. Salary range for this role is $60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr. Individual salaries are not typically at the top end of the range; actual offers depend on specifics of each scenario.

Application

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with contact information for two professional references, to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

Pingree School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The school does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran or active military status, genetics or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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