Staff Accountant - Multi-Site Nonprofit Finances & Reporting

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Winter and Summer holidays

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Parental leave

Mental health support

Pre-tax FSAs

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools focused on closing the college completion gap for students in economically disadvantaged communities. The Staff Accountant supports multiple schools from the Home Office, maintaining strong financial records and reporting to maximize resources for students.

This role partners with school operations, network leadership, and external partners to ensure compliance, accuracy, and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and MS Office.
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to read financial statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions for multiple schools with accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Record transactions in the general ledger and perform monthly closing and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly accrual-based financial statements, including balance sheets and P&L.
• Oversee AR, AP, cash receipts, and cash disbursements; reconcile expenses.
• Support fixed assets, rent schedules, and GASB 87 lease entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Reading financial statements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

MS Office Suite

Workday

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools focused on closing the college completion gap for students in economically disadvantaged communities. The Staff Accountant supports multiple schools from the Home Office, maintaining strong financial records and reporting to maximize resources for students.

This role partners with school operations, network leadership, and external partners to ensure compliance, accuracy, and fiscal responsibility.