Lincoln School, founded in 1884, is an independent Early Childhood-Grade 12 Quaker school for girls in Providence, Rhode Island. We are currently seeking a full-time, 12-month Staff Accountant to join the Business Office. This individual must be confidential, organized, detail-oriented, a team player and have the ability to be flexible. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for monthly account reconciliations, closing processes, transaction review and verification, general ledger accuracy
• Manage budgeting processes and report on expense budget components such as wage and salaries, fringe benefit programs, departmental expenses, operational expenses and capital projects
• Monitor and forecast cash needs of the School 
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly
• Reconcile and update endowment investments with the school’s general ledger accounting records
• Reconcile all general ledger gift records with the Advancement Office and ensure consistency and timeliness in reporting of incoming pledges and new gifts
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and highlight for management team members any issues with their budgets or spend rates
• Provide financial analysis as needed
• Assist with annual audit which includes coordination with independent auditors and School personnel regarding timing and completion of responsibilities
• Maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation schedules
• Prepare surveys, compliance reports and internal and external information requests for financial data
• Assist with contract renewals, negotiations
• Prepare ad-hoc accounting reports as needed
• Provide administrative support to the CFO as needed