Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Business Office team!
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career accounting professional interested in developing broad experience within a nonprofit school environment. Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on transactional accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, and administrative financial support.
This is a permanent, full-time, year-round, in-person position. The preferred regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Key Responsibilities
- Help bring the accounts payable function fully in-house, including vendor setup and maintenance, invoice review and coding, payment processing, documentation, and regular reporting.
- Support bank and credit card reconciliations and deposits.
- Assist with biweekly payroll processing and related journal entries.
- Support student billing and month-end close activities.
- Provide administrative support to the Business Office and assist with certain HR functions as needed.
As the Staff Accountant grows in the role, they will gain exposure to endowment accounting, financial statement and 403(b) audits, Form 990 support, accounting policies and procedures, grant reporting, and other areas of financial reporting.
About Learning Prep School
Our students have complex learning needs, and we are committed to providing them with the education they deserve! LPS serves students with a range of learning profiles who benefit from a language-based teaching model. While we are not a therapeutic setting or a program for students with significant behavioral support needs, we offer speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and counseling as part of our service delivery model.
LPS is a great place to work! We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, great work-life balance, and a caring community of dedicated special education professionals. The LPS staff culture is uniquely welcoming, collaborative, and supportive.
Full-time benefits include:
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
- 75% employer-paid health insurance
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- Free breakfast, lunch, and on-site parking
- Deeply discounted on-site childcare
- 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match, currently 3%
- Access to vision, disability, critical illness, and pet insurance
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees and their family members
To be considered, applicants must submit a current resume. A cover letter is encouraged.
Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 annually.
Learning Prep School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Direct applicants only; no recruiters.
To learn more about our unique school and language-based teaching model, please visit www.learningprep.org.Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Strong communication, customer service, problem-solving, and independent work skills.
A high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to pass required CORI, fingerprinting, and background checks and provide recent, relevant professional references.
Preferred Qualifications:
One to three years of accounting or finance experience. Entry-level candidates with strong relevant internship experience will also be considered.
Experience with QuickBooks.