The Senior Accountant position at St. Paul's School is a key role within the Business Office department, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. This full-time, full-year position plays a crucial role in supporting financial planning and budget analysis across various departments, programs, and initiatives. The primary responsibilities include analyzing and accounting for the School's endowment gifts, income allocations, and distributions. Additionally, the Senior Accountant is responsible for monitoring daily cash activity and related reconciliations. This position also involves working on diverse projects such as system implementation, workflow automation, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports, audit workpapers, and Committee presentation materials. Endowment accounting, cash oversight, accounting analysis, reporting support, and insurance management are among the core responsibilities of this role.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships at all levels, organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel are essential. The Senior Accountant must be detail-oriented, proactive, and demonstrate a high level of accuracy in their work. A commitment to diversity and serving the needs of the community is also crucial for this role.

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 or more years' experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in Excel and other computer applications.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, initiate action, and eagerness to grow.
• Commitment to diversity and serving the needs of a diverse community.

About St. Paul's School

Founded in 1856, St. Paul’s School is a fully residential independent high school located in Concord, N.H. The 2,000-acre grounds are home to approximately 535 students from more than 30 states and 13 countries. All students and the more than 100 full-time faculty members live on the grounds. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges as well as other nationally recognized agencies. In addition to its regular program for grades nine through twelve, St. Paul’s also offers the Advanced Studies Program each summer for academically talented New Hampshire high school juniors. Learn more at sps.edu.

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