St. Mark's Episcopal Day School is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting and Payroll Specialist to join our Office team. This position reports directly to the Head of School and plays a key role in maintaining the school’s financial integrity. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting and payroll—particularly within nonprofit and educational settings—and a proactive, collaborative spirit.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (Accounting or related field strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting and finance experience; nonprofit experience preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements and managing general ledger functions
• Experience with month-end/year-end closings, financial consolidations, and audits
• Familiarity with nonprofit, educational, and property management accounting practices
• Knowledge of payroll processing and relevant wage/labor regulations
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax filings (corporate, partnership, payroll, nonprofit)
• Strong QuickBooks skills required (bonus pay for QuickBooks Pro Certified candidates)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Head of School to maintain accurate financial records
• Provide regular financial forecasts and strategic analysis to support decision-making.
• Reconcile financial transactions
• Manage financial operations including bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, receivables, tuition and reporting.
• Oversee risk management practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and budgets
• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, and revenue tracking
• Process weekly accounts payable and prepare semi-monthly/monthly payroll for review
• Maintain and update employee payroll records
• Manage incidental billing and collections
• Support annual financial audits, 401(k) audits, and preparation of Form 990
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School

About St Marks Episcopal Day School

St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School provides a safe, nurturing, and joyous community for children to experience and develop compassion, empathy, and creativity; to learn about and engage with the natural world; and to build a foundation for a life-long love of learning.

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