Bedford, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted: 25-Jul-24
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
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Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. We seek candidates who will reflect and broaden the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS:
Kingsley Montessori School seeks a Accounting and Benefits Manager. The role encompasses comprehensive accounting and benefits management responsibilities. Key duties include managing the Accounts Payable cycle, reconciling bank statements, assisting with Accounts Receivable, and preparing annual forms. Additionally, the position involves enrolling new employees in benefit plans, managing reimbursements, liaising with benefit providers, and supporting HR with personnel records
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Accounting:
- Manage Accounts Payable cycle and expense coding.
- Monthly reconciliation of all bank statements
- General Ledger reconciliation: AP, credit cards, other accounts as needed
- Assist with Accounts Receivable
- Prepare and file Forms 1099 annually
- Assist with annual audit
- Cash disbursement journals, accruals, prepaids, other tasks and reports needed by third party auditors
Benefits Management:
- Enroll new employees in benefit products and plans
- Lead new employee onboarding including performing background checks
- Manage parking and MBTA accounts
- Manage employee reimbursements
- Mange benefits changes for current employees
- Liaison with benefit providers including health insurance provider
- Manage Flexible Spending Account program
- Manage COBRA
- Assist Human Resources with personnel records and legal compliance as needed
- Support the CFOO with operational tasks and projects as needed
- Perform a weekly general school duty as expected for all faculty and staff
QUALIFICATIONS OF PREFERRED CANDIDATES:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or at least two years of accounting work experience is required
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software.
- Experience in not-for-profit accounting
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with accounts reconciliation and report preparation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, peers, coworkers, and supervisors
TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position with an overview of your background and experience
- A current resume
- A list of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers
Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.