Accounting Manager

SchoolMint • Full-time • Hybrid in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States • 2w ago

Fast Facts

The Accounting Manager at SchoolMint oversees daily accounting operations, ensures compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, and manages both in-house and outsourced accounting personnel.

Responsibilities: This role involves preparing journal entries, managing accounts receivable and payable, executing payroll, ensuring financial data integrity, and coordinating external audits.

Skills: Candidates should have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical and organizational abilities, and be familiar with US GAAP and possibly ASC 606 and ASC 842.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with CPA preferred and 4+ years of finance or accounting experience, preferably in tech.

Location: This job is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $85,000 - $120,000.

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.