Accounting Manager

SchoolMint is a leading provider of Strategic Enrollment Management solutions for K-12 schools and districts, helping educators build brighter, more sustainable futures. Our award-winning SaaS solutions empower schools—both district and charter—to attract, enroll, and retain students effectively. SchoolMint’s mission is built on our core values: No Jerks, Period; We, Not Me; Be Heroic; Bring Your Whole Self to Work; Embrace and Drive Change. These values are the foundation of our positive, collaborative culture and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Job Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role supervises accounting staff, manages the outsourced accounting firm, and plays a key part in month-end close, audit preparation, and process improvement.  This position reports to the interim CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly journal entries in accordance with professional standards
• Ownership of full accounting operations, including AR, AP, cash management, payroll and GL
• Supervise inhouse accounting personnel and manage an outsourced accounting team
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities
• Ensure financial data integrity by reconciling data between multiple data sourcesEnsuring consistent accounting controls and processes are implemented
• Calculate commissions on a monthly basis
• Reconcile and file sales, use and general excise taxes
• Process payroll on a semi-monthly basis
• Reconcile, review and ensure payroll tax compliance
• Ensuring consistent accounting controls and processes are implemented
• Identify areas for process improvements 
• Coordinate and manage external financial audit and tax filings
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Other duties as assigned

About You: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA a plus
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Google Sheets a plus
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment with project deadlines
• 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably in a fast-paced technology software environment
• Strong analytical and communication (oral and written) skills
• Strong organizational skills, attentive to detail, and ability to multitask
• Quick learner with the ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to identify and help implement potential process improvements and controls
• In-depth understanding of US GAAP
• Experience in ASC 606 and ASC 842 preferred
• Experience in Sage Intacct ERP a plus
• Experience with Salesforce.com CRM a plus
• Experience with SaaS preferred
• Prior supervisory experience a plus

 Why SchoolMint?
Join a supportive, mission-driven company that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the SchoolMint team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Paid Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance.
• Generous PTO: Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Birthday Floating Holiday, Wellness Floating Holidays, Volunteer Day, and Winter Recess.
• 401(K): Including employer contribution after a 90-day waiting period.
• Professional Development: Educational Assistance Program, industry conference access, and internal training resources.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a no-jerks-allowed environment where teamwork and creativity are central to our success.