Senior Accountant Match Education

City: Boston
Postal code: 02130

State: Massachusetts
Country: United States

Organization Information:

Budget:

$20M +

Website:

www.matcheducation.org

Mission statement:

Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate high-performing urban public charter schools, a unique graduate school of education that trains teachers for high-poverty schools, and a hybrid college and jobs program that seeks unprecedented degree completion rates and employment outcomes. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.

Position Details:

Job Description:

Match Education seeks a hands-on, detail-oriented and self-motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team.  This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and has responsibility for full cycle accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.   

Job Responsibilities include:

• Accounting. Daily oversight of accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, and other general accounting tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance & Administration.
• Financial Reporting & Budgeting. Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial reports.  Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, including financial modeling and grant reports. Lead annual budget preparation. 
• Audit. Coordinate audit process and preparation of Form 990 and Form PC with external audit firm.
• Systems. Assist with testing and implementation of new systems to improve efficiency.
• Compliance. Prepare/review compliance reports required by state and federal funding sources. 
• Supervision. Assist Director of Finance & Administration in training and mentoring junior staff.
• Other. Support schools in understanding of financial report updates.   Perform other related duties as requested. 

Qualifications:

• Belief in our mission that all students can and will succeed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail.  Excellent analytical, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills; responsive to staff inquiries. 
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and in a team environment.  Can multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with accounting systems; QuickBooks a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google platform helpful.  Interested in improving systems with a curiosity to find better ways of doing things.
• Professional, punctual, dependable, reliable, with a desire to learn; sense of humor a plus.

Benefits:

Benefits are available and can be discussed during the interview process.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Expiration Date:

12/31/2016

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via our online web portal. Questions about this position can be directed to the Chief Talent Officer, Tobey Jackson, at tobey.jackson@matcheducation.org.