The Overlake School · 1 month ago
GL Accountant
The Overlake School
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expThe Overlake School is a thriving independent school located in Redmond, WA, seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join their Business Office team. The role involves managing financial records, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the month-end closing process while collaborating with various departments.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain accurate parent billing statements, providing responsive support and processing adjustments to charges as needed
Track, reconcile, and report revenue streams including tuition, fees, charges, financial-aid adjustments, donations and deposits
Review cash accounts, monitor bank activity, and prepare cash-related entries
Support cross-department coordination with Admissions, Development, Auxiliary Programs, and other teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition
Perform month-end closing activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications
Reconcile balance sheet and income-statement accounts monthly, investigating and resolving discrepancies
Track, maintain, and reconcile fixed asset activity and depreciation schedules
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the annual audit
Assist the Controller with drafting regular internal financial reports and management analyses
Backup for Accounts Payable Specialist
Provide guidance to employees on expenditure and reimbursement policies
Consult with and support budget managers, distributing timely reports on spending and answering inquiries regarding account activity
Help maintain strong internal controls and continuously improve accounting workflows and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
Demonstrated 3-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting, month-end close, and reconciliations
Computer literacy and technological proficiency
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of the department
Pass required background checks
Preferred
Experience in education or non-profit setting
Knowledge of fund accounting, nonprofit GAAP, and independent school operations
Familiarity with systems such as Veracross, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms
A desire for ongoing professional development
Benefits
$5 employee premium for all medical plans
100% employee coverage for dental and vision plans
35% medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents
20 to 30 days of paid time off based on tenure for full-time 12-month staff
Paid Holidays when school is fully closed
5-10% employer match based on years of service and employee contribution
On-site health and wellness
Professional development allowance
Meal allowance for breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
Employee Assistance Program
Long term and short term disability as well as life insurance
Use of School Library
New Employee Cross-Department Mentorship Program
Company
The Overlake School
The Overlake School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase