Staff Accountant (parking)

Our client, a well-established educational organization in the Brookline area, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow within a collaborative, mission-driven environment offering strong work/life balance and excellent benefits.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will support tuition billing and receivables, reconciliations, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate is personable, proactive, and comfortable communicating with families, faculty, and staff both over the phone and via email.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable, tuition billing, collections, and payment tracking
• Perform reconciliations across revenue and receivable accounts
• Assist with monthly financial close and preparation of financial reports
• Support reconciliations for donations, grants, pledges, and other revenue activity
• Reconcile bank, investment, and related accounts
• Work closely with families and internal stakeholders to resolve billing questions and payment issues
• Assist with financial aid tracking, reporting, and related administrative processes
• Participate in ad hoc accounting and finance projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–2+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Prior experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems required
• Experience with QuickBooks or Veracross is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000–$75,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Strong sense of community and supportive team environment
• Stable organization with excellent work/life balance
• Parking available - close to MBTA Green line and bus route!

Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite position in Brookline, MA

If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly or contact us confidentially for additional details.