Accountant

Employment Type:     Full-Time

Position type:              Permanent (12-month)

Start date:                    As soon as possible

Reports to:                   Chief Financial Officer

Lincoln School, founded in 1884, is an independent Early Childhood-Grade 12 Quaker school for girls in Providence, Rhode Island. We are currently seeking an Accountant to join the Business Office. This full-time, exempt position is open immediately. Lincoln School values working with a diverse faculty and staff and seeks applications from individuals who share our commitment to educating girls to fearlessly embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of full citizenship in a complex world.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible for monthly account reconciliations, closing processes, transaction review and verification, general ledger accuracy
• Manage budgeting processes and report on expense budget components such as departmental expenses, operational expenses, and capital projects
• Monitor and forecast the cash needs of the School 
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly
• Reconcile and update endowment investments with the school’s general ledger accounting records
• Reconcile all general ledger gift records with the Advancement Office and ensure consistency and timeliness in reporting of incoming pledges and new gifts
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and highlight for management team members any issues with their budgets or spending rates
• Provide financial analysis as needed
• Assist with annual audit which includes coordination with independent auditors and School personnel regarding timing and completion of responsibilities
• Maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation schedules
• Prepare surveys, grant requests, compliance reports, and internal and external information requests for financial data
• Prepare ad-hoc accounting reports as needed
• Provide administrative support to the CFO as needed 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, non-profit/independent school experience highly preferred
• A strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, and budgeting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• A high degree of computer literacy and strong skills in spreadsheet-based financial analysis
• Ability to analyze and organize financial data and ability to make accurate computations
• Ability to self-motivate, and problem-solve
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• An understanding of and appreciation for the developmental range of the age group
• Strong work ethic and a kind, positive spirit

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our Careers Page on the Lincoln School website. https://www.lincolnschool.org/about/careers.

More information about Lincoln School can be found on our website at www.lincolnschool.org.

Lincoln School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of groups historically underrepresented in independent schools are strongly encouraged to apply.