Controller Accounting-

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 12-14years

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Controller (Accounting)

Location: Atlanta GA 30363 (Onsite)

Full Time

Job Description:

Summary

This role will be a part of our Business Office Services practice a specialized offering designed to help independent schools address operational inefficiencies staffing gaps and financial challenges.

Independent schools face increasing pressures to innovate and optimize financial and operational processes while maintaining long-term sustainability. Recognizing these challenges Smith Howard provides tailored business office solutions that help schools strengthen their financial health improve operational efficiency and identify opportunities for financial growth. The new service offering includes:

Business Office Assessments Comprehensive evaluations to identify inefficiencies and implement best practices.

Fractional Leadership Experienced financial professionals to provide interim or part-time leadership for schools in transition.

Full or Partial Business Office Outsourcing Customized solutions to help schools streamline operations while ensuring continuity and institutional knowledge retention.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Controllership:

Manage Accounts Receivable including recording payments from various sources (Raisers Edge Square Homeroom etc.).

Reconcile monthly bank credit card and loan payable account statements and manage all bank feed activity.

Prepare month-end entries for investments liabilities fixed assets earned revenue and pledge receivables.

Reconcile FACTS and Raisers Edge data with QBS monthly.

Prepare and process payroll entries ensuring payroll deductions are current and accurate.

Track and reconcile Pledge Receivables monthly; assess for collectability.

Support treasury management including approved money movements for working capital endowment transfers and bond-related payments.

Review and reconcile balance accounts including allowances for doubtful accounts and deferred revenue.

Benefits

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial management or accounting preferably in the education sector.

Experience with accounting software preferably QBO BILL and Divvy.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting reconciliations payroll processing and accounts payable/receivable.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with audit processes and tax reporting (990 forms)

Required Skills:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial management or accounting preferably in the education sector. Experience with accounting software preferably QBO BILL and Divvy.

Role: Controller (Accounting)Location: Atlanta GA 30363 (Onsite)Full Time Job Description: SummaryThis role will be a part of our Business Office Services practice a specialized offering designed to help independent schools address operational inefficiencies staffing gaps and financial challenges.In...