Garrison Forest School seeks a Staff Accountant to join its dynamic Business Office.  We are looking for a team-oriented individual who possesses excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The Staff Accountant position will be primarily working within the general ledger and processing payroll.  This position reports to the Controller and the Director of Human Resources. The annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 based on years of experience and education level; the exact compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

General Ledger

• Monthly reconciliation of complex bank account and other General Ledger accounts
• Assists with monthly closing process by preparing and recording journal entries and monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Monthly distribution of General Ledger reports to budget managers and responding to all related questions
• Cash receipts: receiving, recording, and depositing
• Monthly filing of sales and use tax returns
• Assists with preparations for annual financial audit
• Importing student billing charges and related electronic cash receipts
• Responsible for distributing and reconciling petty cash and student bank accounts
• Manage school issued credit cards to include recording, confirming and reconciling expenses
• Assist with other projects as needed

Payroll

• Process bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees
• Reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts and monthly insurance billings
• Assist Director of Human Resources with other tasks