Staff Accountant Learning Prep School - 4.4 Newton, MA Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Life insurance Childcare Food provided Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Teamwork Customer service Master's degree Bachelor's degree Attention to detail QuickBooks Full Job Description Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Business Office team! This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career accounting professional interested in developing broad experience within a nonprofit school environment. Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on transactional accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, and administrative financial support. The Staff Accountant will help bring the accounts payable function fully in-house by managing vendor setup and maintenance, invoice review and coding, payment processing, documentation, and regular reporting. The position also supports bank and credit card reconciliations, deposits, bi-weekly payroll processing and related journal entries, student billing, and month-end close activities. As the Staff Accountant grows in the role, they will gain exposure to endowment accounting, financial statement and 403(b) audits, Form 990 support, accounting policies and procedures, grant reporting, and other areas of financial reporting. The position will also provide administrative support to the Business Office and assist with certain HR functions as needed. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines. Strong communication, customer service, problem-solving, and independent work skills are important, along with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and be proficient in Excel. One to three years of accounting or finance experience is preferred, although entry-level candidates with strong relevant internship experience will be considered. Experience with QuickBooks is preferred. Candidates must be able to pass required CORI, fingerprinting, and background checks and provide recent, relevant professional references. Our students have complex learning needs, and we are committed to providing them with the education they deserve! LPS serves students with a range of learning profiles who benefit from a language-based teaching model. While we are not a therapeutic setting or a program for students with significant behavioral support needs, we do offer speech and language services, occupational therapy, and counseling as part of our service delivery model. LPS is a great place to work! We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, great work-life balance, and a caring community of dedicated special education professionals. The LPS staff culture is uniquely welcoming, collaborative, and caring.

Full-time benefits include:

100% employer-paid dental insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance 75% employer-paid health insurance Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options Free breakfast, lunch, and on-site parking Deeply discounted on-site childcare 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match, currently 3% Access to vision, disability, critical illness, and pet insurance Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program benefits for employees and their family members To be considered, applicants must submit a current resume. A cover letter is encouraged. This is a full-time, in-person, 12-month position. LPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Direct applicants only; no recruiters. To learn more about our unique school and language-based teaching model, please visit our website at www.learningprep.org.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

School Adjustment Counseling:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

MA Licensed Social Worker (Preferred) MA DESE License School Counselor (Preferred) MA DESE License School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person