Staff Accountant — Nonprofit Finance & Reporting

The Chestnut Hill School; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision care

Professional development opportunities

Public transit passes (MBTA)

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Chestnut Hill School in Massachusetts seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Business Office with daily revenue, expenses, and financial transactions. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer, the role ensures sound financial practices and reliable reporting across the school.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn new systems quickly while maintaining strict confidentiality of private data, including student and family information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–5 years of similar professional accounting experience.
• Nonprofit setting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and daily accounting transactions.
• Manage FACTS tuition billing and family accounts.
• Reconcile general ledger and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and schedules for audits and regulatory filings.
• Support with internal controls and data confidentiality.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Ramp

FACTS

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

The Chestnut Hill School in Massachusetts seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Business Office with daily revenue, expenses, and financial transactions. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer, the role ensures sound financial practices and reliable reporting across the school.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn new systems quickly while maintaining strict confidentiality of private data, including student and family information.