Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Berklee is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and service-minded Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role is an opportunity to apply deep technical accounting expertise in a mission-driven, creative environment that supports the next generation of artists, musicians, and innovators.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of Berklee’s financial systems and general ledger, including all accounting and reconciliation related to Berklee NYC and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. This position plays a key role in the month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and supporting initiatives that improve processes and efficiency.

Berklee is a global leader in performing arts education, and our mission is to empower artists to reach their full potential. As part of the Finance team, the Senior Accountant contributes to this mission by ensuring that the financial infrastructure supporting our students, faculty, and programs is accurate, sound, and adaptable.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Prepare and enter general ledger data in accordance with professional accounting standards

·       Reconcile subledgers and general ledger accounts for multiple campuses (Boston, NYC)

·       Monitor and reconcile institutional cash accounts

·       Review general ledger activity to ensure proper posting and classification

·       Take ownership of all Berklee NYC accounting and reconciliation functions

·       Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes

·       Prepare financial reports and statements for both internal and external stakeholders

·       Support Workday ERP initiatives and help drive improvements in accounting workflows

·       Participate in special projects and process optimization efforts

What You Bring:

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

·       5–8 years of relevant accounting experience

·       Ability to operate independently and make informed decisions

·       Experience with financial systems; Workday ERP and banking module knowledge preferred

·       Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

·       Excellent verbal and written communication

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Berklee:
Working at Berklee means being part of a community that values creativity, innovation, and a shared commitment to student success. We foster a culture that’s inclusive, mission-aligned, and built on mutual respect. Team members enjoy a hybrid work environment, excellent benefits, and meaningful work that supports the arts and higher education.

If you're a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a difference behind the scenes at a world-renowned institution, we’d love to hear from you.

Hiring Range: $83,000 to $98000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

Please visit the Berklee Benefits page for a complete listing of the benefits.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*