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Compensation for full-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more. 

Job Summary: 

BB&N is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our 6 person Business Office team. This position primarily supports the Controller by tracking and recording daily cash transactions and preparing the necessary entries on a weekly and monthly basis.  This person also reconciles bank statements and the general ledger for the monthly close and prepares financial statements.  In addition, this position tracks annual endowment activity. The Staff Accountant will work closely and collaborate with members of the Operations Leadership Team as well as other school leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Track cash transactions on a daily basis

• Prepare journal entries to record cash

• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

• Assist with year-end audit

• Assist with transactions and activities related to the school’s investment portfolio

• Assist with special projects

• Assist with monthly/quarterly close

• Provide end-user support for the credit card program

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 2 years of experience working in school business operations, as well as fund and non-profit accounting experience.

Other competencies include:

• Strategic thinking

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Collaborative skills, including the ability to work cross-functionallyManage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with or knowledge of Veracross or similar school-based accounting software and HRIS/Payroll systems, preferably ADP

• Attention to detail and analytical skills

• Demonstrated commitment to not only work in a team within the Business Office but also willing to participate in the Operations Team and BB&N school-wide community building events.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Suite.

Essential Functions and Key Objectives:

• Timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and various reconciliations

• Attention to detail

• Perform other duties as assigned.

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.