Brooklyn, New York, POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Accountant
Saint Ann’s School seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized Accountant to assist with maintaining the School’s financial records, subledgers, and assist with reconciliations as part of the month-end close and annual audit. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance team to support general ledger reconciliation, ensure proper classification of revenue and expenses, timely reconciliations, and accurate reporting. Strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in general ledger work and Excel, as well as the ability to collaborate across multiple departments are essential for success in this role.
ABOUT SAINT ANN’S SCHOOL
Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann’s has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student and free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 400, and approximately 1100 students, Saint Ann’s is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a love of learning and sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by bringing together talented teachers with creative and motivated students. Saint Ann’s is committed to centering anti-racism in the life of the school. Seeking to create a community rooted in trust and equity, we invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge, and celebrate growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for maintaining fixed assets, including capitalization according to policy, depreciation, and disposal.
Monthly maintenance of various schedules, such as debt service, accrued expenses, operating leases, investments, etc.
Functional expense allocation.
Prepare periodic journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
Assist with monthly closing, quarterly analysis, and special departmental projects.
Assist with preparation of year end audit schedules as requested by auditors.
Recommend changes to procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the School’s mission.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Accounting required
2-5 years’ experience in accounting
Demonstrated skill in using MS Office, especially Excel
Working knowledge and recent experience with Blackbaud preferred
Experience in independent schools and/or non-profit administration is a plus
High level of organization skills with an attention to detail and deadlines
Maintain integrity and professionalism at all times
Communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment
Handle confidential information with tact and discretion
COMPENSATION
This is a full time exempt administrative position with a competitive compensation package including benefits. Annualized salary range of $70,000- $80,000 commensurate with education and experience.
TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit their resume to this link . Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Anticipated start date of mid-August, 2026. The position is open until filled.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Saint Ann’s School hires employees of any race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person’s actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.