Staff Accountant

Winchester, KY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 38 - 45

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Position: Staff Accountant (Part-Time Remote)

Acera School is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This

role supports key accounting functions within a mission-driven fast-paced environment. The position

reports to the Director of Finance and is primarily remote with flexible scheduling.

Why Join Acera

Acera is a progressive independent school serving high-ability students ages 5 to 15. Students explore and

learn at a pace appropriate to each childs unique motivation and potential not their age. Our culture is not

about pressure to achieve; it is about freedom to thrive. Become part of a vibrant community where 93% of

students like or love coming to school every day. We support our students innate curiosity and love of

learning. Through developing EQ complex and creative thinking skills and systems awareness we develop

thinkers and innovators who will be able to make positive change in our world.

Acera: The Massachusetts School of Science Creativity and Leadership

5 Lowell Avenue Winchester MA 01890 (8 miles north of Boston)

Job Duties & Key Responsibilities

In this role you will support core accounting operations including:

Reviewing fixed asset invoices to ensure accurate accounting.

Performing monthly fixed asset reconciliations.

Reconciling cash accounts and monitoring daily cash activity.

Preparing monthly general ledger journal entries.

Reconciling various balance sheet accounts.

Processing bi-weekly payroll.

Assisting with month-end close activities.

Preparing audit schedules and note disclosures.

Supporting additional accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess:

A degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

25 years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Experience with or willingness to learn Blackbaud Veracross CampBrain and Ramp.

Additional Technical Experience:

Proficiency with QuickBooks and Paychex

Additional Skills:

Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

Based on experience ($38$45 per hour)

Part-time year round position.

School-aged children of part-time employees are able to attend Aceras after school program Feb

& Apr camps and summer camps free of charge if employees work on-site.

Working Conditions/Environment

Primarily a seated computer-based role.

Occasional standing walking reaching or light lifting (up to 25 lbs).

Remote position with an expected schedule of 2025 hours per week.

Occasional on-site presence may be required depending on school needs.

Schedules may vary based on operational requirements.

Application

Please submit your resume and three professional references through this application. We look forward to

reviewing your materials.

Start Date

January 6 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race

creed color religion alienage or national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability or handicap sex

marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information arrest record or any other

characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

Conditions of Offer

All offers of employment are contingent upon CORI SORI and fingerprint-based background checks as

required by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under the Immigration Reform and Control

Act (IRCA) our organization is required to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired

employees. Therefore if you accept this position you will be required to complete a Form I-9 upon hire.

Within 3 days of beginning employment you will need to supply acceptable documentation (as noted on

the Form I-9) of your identity and work authorization.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Position: Staff Accountant (Part-Time Remote)Acera School is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. Thisrole supports key accounting functions within a mission-driven fast-paced environment. The positionreports to the Director of Finance and is primari...