Accountant

Overview

This role involves joining the accounting team as an Accountant for a private school network serving grades 4–12. The position ensures accurate recording of cash transactions, maintains internal controls, administers expense reporting through Concur, and supports general accounting activities, including month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and prepare related journal entries.
• Record bank fees, transfers, deposits, returned items, and other cash transactions.
• Partner with Accounts Services and Accounts Payable to support accurate cash application and monitoring of cash activity.
• Administer Concur, including user setup, terminations, card limits, and system configuration.
• Provide employee training for Concur and respond to expense-report questions.
• Review and process employee expense reports in Concur for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Record expense-related journal entries, and perform related accruals and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close by preparing and reconciling balance sheet accounts and assisting with financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Prepare business tax filings and census reporting.
• Maintain internal controls over cash and expenses; resolve discrepancies timely and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with NetSuite and Concur.
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location organization.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of financial data accurately.
• Process-oriented mindset with an understanding of downstream impacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Self-motivated, continuous improvement mindset with accountability and a can-do attitude.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Commitment to high-quality internal customer service while ensuring compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida residents require level 2 background screening.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: USD $55,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Hr.

Full-time benefits generally include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vacation time in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability

Full-time and part-time benefits generally include:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program

Bonus potential:

• This position may be eligible to receive a variable bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be provided at offer.

Work Authorization & Background Checks

• Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. The employer does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
• Qualified applicants with access to or contact with students or the public, responsible for safeguarding others’ well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with local law. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment.

Location

West Michigan (headquartered).