Staff Accountant

Dallas, Texas

Direct Hire

$65,000 - $75,000

Onsite

Accounting

Recruiter: Lynn Danen

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A dynamic independent school in Dallas, is seeking a hardworking, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our Business Office. Reporting to the Controller, this role handles the day-to-day operations of accounting for the school, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of our financial data. This is a great opportunity for a diligent accounting professional who wants to grow their skills in a collaborative environment that values financial transparency and compliance — while working independently within established procedures and deadlines.

This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position based in our Business Office/Administration department.
What We Offer

Competitive salary and full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan
Reduced-hour workweeks during the summer
Generous holiday time off

Key Responsibilities

Journal Entries & Payroll: Prepare journal entries accurately and timely, ensuring proper classification and recording; prepare the payroll journal entry for review; run monthly reports and post corrections as needed.
Accounts Payable: Process weekly accounts payable, including accurate invoice entry, account coding, and timely vendor payments.
Student Billing: Manage student billing processes, including invoicing, payment processing, and delinquency reporting, communicating and resolving outstanding balances professionally to maintain up-to-date financial records.
Receipts & Gifts: Receive, process, and deposit payment receipts and gifts, ensuring accurate application to the General Ledger.
1099 Reporting & Contractor Invoicing: Prepare the annual 1099 reporting process and handle invoices for 1099 independent contractors, maintaining the timekeeping system with precise accounting codes.
Credit Card & Sales Tax Administration: Manage school credit cards and complete monthly reconciliation; complete quarterly sales tax reporting and processing.
Audit Support: Assist the Controller in preparing for and conducting annual audits, providing necessary financial documentation and schedules of account analysis.
Ledger Maintenance & Closings: Maintain the General Ledger and all subsidiary ledgers in accordance with GAAP; process month-end and year-end General Ledger closings for investment accounts.
Development Collaboration: Work with the development team to generate and deliver financial data reports that support fundraising and development initiatives.
Process Improvement & Policy Maintenance: Help identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency, and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date accounting policies and procedures for the Business Office.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of accounting experience with demonstrated advancement in responsibilities
Solid working knowledge of GAAP
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with comprehensive accounting software systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to organize complex information and present ideas and numbers clearly, in writing and verbally
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Ability to interact and communicate professionally as a team player with parents, students, and colleagues
Ability to provide documentation verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
Must pass a criminal background check, reference checks, and drug testing

Nice to Have

Not-for-profit fund accounting experience
Experience with the Blackbaud suite of non-profit accounting and fundraising products, or other Enterprise Resource Planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Senior Systems)

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.