Staff Accountant: Student Billing & Finances

Westover School; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westover School, a gender-inclusive girls' boarding and day school in Middlebury, CT, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Business Office with general accounting, student billing, and financial account management.

Reporting to the Controller, the role emphasizes accurate records, timely reports, and reliable reconciliation while collaborating with students, families, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth campus operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with accounting software; Blackbaud experience is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and reconcile complex accounts.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, families, and vendors.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare financial reports.
• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain accounts receivable and assist with accounts payable processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to support business office operations.
• Provide support to student billing and accounts receivable functions.
• Serve as a backup resource for student billing processes during peak periods.
• Assist with special projects and financial reporting as assigned.

Skills

General accounting

Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

Westover School, a gender-inclusive girls' boarding and day school in Middlebury, CT, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Business Office with general accounting, student billing, and financial account management.

Reporting to the Controller, the role emphasizes accurate records, timely reports, and reliable reconciliation while collaborating with students, families, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth campus operations.