Staff Accountant

Recruiting Partner: Amber Gehringer

Plano, Texas | Accounting & Finance | Hybrid | $65,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 174095

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Staff Accountant – Dallas, TX

Join a nationally respected independent school as a staff accountant in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You’ll play a critical role in monthly financial reporting and tuition management for an organization known for its stability, values, and positive culture. This opportunity offers flexible hours, hybrid scheduling, and the ability to make a direct impact within a supportive business office.

Staff Accountant Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation, flexible with experience and responsibilities
  • Hybrid schedule with 30–35 hours per week and flexible hours
  • In-person attendance required only 1–2 times per month for meetings
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunity for career growth and impact in a well-resourced organization

Staff Accountant Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • Demonstrated experience preparing monthly financial reports
  • Strong understanding of general ledger and accounts receivable processes
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with non-financial stakeholders

Staff Accountant Preferred Background & Skills

  • Familiarity with independent school or nonprofit financial operations
  • Experience with tuition management or student information systems
  • Advanced skills using Excel

Staff Accountant Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and internal management reports
  • Oversee accounts receivable, focusing on tuition billing, collections, and reconciliations
  • Analyze and explain budget variances; ensure data integrity and compliance with controls
  • Collaborate with admissions, payroll, and AP staff to ensure accurate and timely information
  • Support year-end close, audits, and financial compliance activities
  • Maintain organized financial records and suggest improvements for processes and reporting

This flexible, hybrid position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional seeking stability, impact, and a welcoming environment. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

JOB ID: 174095

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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