Position Summary:
CSW seeks an Accounting Specialist to join its Business Office. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for a variety of tasks within the Business Office, including accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and reporting. In addition to supporting the Controller and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as needed, the Accounting Specialist assists with monthly and year-end closing procedures, ensures the accuracy of financial data, and maintains compliance with internal controls.
Essential Functions
- Manages accounts receivable and student records through the online tuition management platform, FACTS. Communicates with parents and guardians; makes account adjustments; posts journal entries; and reconciles receivable activity with the general ledger. Monitors receivable aging reports.
- Manages payroll records in ADP. Processes bi-weekly payroll, inputs payroll activity and employment data, and communicates with and provides assistance to employees.
- Maintains and balances sub-ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintains Balance Sheet accounts with monthly reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and creating journal entries.
- Assists the CFO with financial reports needed for Board Committee meetings.
- Assists with the annual financial audit, Form 990, and MA state tax returns.
- Recommends and drafts policies and procedures related to job processes
- Communicates in a timely fashion with faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians, as needed.
- Assists with special projects as needed.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
