Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | The Meadowbrook School of Weston

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site Staff Accountant role at The Meadowbrook School of Weston, located in Weston, MA. The school is a co-educational independent day institution serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade Eight, dedicated to combining rigorous learning with a vibrant environment for discovery. Meadowbrook inspires students to live with purpose, learn with passion, and lead by practice, fostering a mission-driven community that values curiosity, growth, and student-centered experiences. This Staff Accountant position is critical to supporting the school’s essential business and finance operations, ensuring financial stability and contributing to the overall success of its educational mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Weston, MA
• Team: Collaborates with the business office team
• Mission: Ensures accurate and organized financial records to support the school’s operational efficiency and educational mission.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Accounts: Oversee the daily processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions for the school.
• Reconcile Financials: Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledger accounts to maintain data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Support Payroll & Expenses: Assist with precise payroll entries and manage expense reporting processes, contributing to accurate financial records for staff.
• Prepare Reports: Help prepare comprehensive monthly and annual financial reports, providing essential data for financial analysis, and support ongoing budgeting and audit activities.
• Maintain Records & Collaborate: Uphold accurate, organized financial records in strict accordance with established school policies, and actively collaborate with the business office team to respond to internal inquiries and identify process improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, or demonstrate equivalent relevant professional experience, coupled with a strong foundational knowledge of general accounting principles, including specific expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience: Proven experience in managing detailed financial transactions, including proficiency in data entry, reporting, and reconciliation processes typically associated with an accounting role.
• Skills: Demonstrate proficiency with various accounting software and advanced Excel functionalities. Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all numerical work, alongside strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple financial priorities. Possess effective communication and collaboration abilities to interact professionally with colleagues, vendors, and families within a school setting, while consistently maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment with sensitive financial information.
• Bonus: Prior experience working within nonprofit organizations or educational institutions is highly preferred. A deep commitment to supporting the school’s mission and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered community is also valued.