The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The Accountant is a member of the School’s Business Office department and reports to the Controller. This full-time, 12-month position is responsible for working with faculty and staff to maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers and perform general accounting functions and activities. The ideal candidate will bring a history of collaborative, self-directed work as well as a good sense of humor. 

• Monitor cash balances and maintain the daily cash log for all bank accounts.
• Monitor and download enrollment cash deposits from Diamond Mind on a daily basis during enrollment periods, primarily in February and March.
• Perform and maintain the monthly review and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including all bank accounts.
• Collaborate with the Bookkeeper to reconcile major payable accounts monthly.
• Reconcile gift revenue and pledges with the Development Team on a monthly basis.

• Update the endowment activity report quarterly.
• Collaborate with the Summer & Auxiliary Programs Coordinator to reconcile all summer and auxiliary programs' income and expenses.
• Download and record monthly tuition revenue and reconcile receivables in collaboration with the Bookkeeper.
• Collaborate with the Bookkeeper to manage the school credit card accounting.
• Provide supporting documentation for the annual audit.
• Support the Controller in preparation of Form 990 and MA PC as needed.
• Assist with various projects and reporting requirements for the annual audit. 

• Serve as financial aid coordinator with the School’s third-party financial aid evaluation firm and assist in the distribution of award packages.
• Serve as the primary contact for purchasing; support faculty and staff with maintaining accounts with third-party vendors such as Amazon, WB Mason, and other organizations
• Prepare annual 1099 forms.
• Ensure proper financial, accounting, and internal control policies are followed and in place.
• Respectfully engage with a diverse community and ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are emphasized as a core value of the School.
• Seek and obtain relevant professional development for the position on an ongoing basis.

• Support planning and organization of the business office including maintaining efficient record keeping of:
  • All vendor contracts
  • All tax and regulatory filings
  • Other areas as requested
• Compile, maintain, and submit statistics for benchmarking as requested.
• Serve as a welcoming presence in the Business Office and be available to greet visitors and answer the phone, as needed.
• As requested and as time permits, support the Business Office team with its continuing responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or accounting required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel as well as knowledge of Blackbaud or other accounting software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a culturally diverse community including diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, language, family structure, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.

• To apply, visit the posting on our careers page and click apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy with your application.
• The Park School offers competitive salaries and benefits, including a strong professional development program.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
• The Park School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.