Staff Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: 57 INTERLAKEN RD - STOCKBRIDGE, MA 01262Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: FinanceJob Summary

The Staff Accountant provides essential onsite support to the Finance & Accounting team by assisting with daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. This role works closely with senior accounting staff and requires a regular on-campus presence to support operational workflows, documentation, and cross-department coordination.

 

Key Accountabilities

Accounting Operations Support


Assist with accounting tasks, including data entry and maintenance of financial records
Prepare and post routine journal entries
Maintain organized physical and electronic accounting files and supporting documentation
Support month-end and year-end close processes as directed


Reconciliations


Prepare and maintain routine reconciliations, including:


Bank and cash accounts
Credit card and merchant accounts
Payroll-related accounts
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assigned balance sheet accounts


Identify and communicate reconciling items to senior accounting staff
Maintain reconciliation schedules and audit-ready support


Audit & Compliance Support


Assist with preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
Respond to routine internal and external information requests
Support the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures


Systems & Process Support


Enter and maintain data in accounting and financial systems
Follow established procedures and internal controls
Assist with system testing, clean-up, and documentation as needed


Ad Hoc & Administrative Support


Perform onsite administrative and accounting-related tasks as assigned
Support special projects and other duties as needed


 

Secondary Accountabilities as Needed

 

Accounts Payable & Expense Support


Assist with processing vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals
Support vendor inquiries and documentation requests
Assist with vendor setup and maintenance in the accounting system


Cash & Revenue Support


Assist with cash receipts processing and deposit preparation
Support recording and reconciliation of program revenue and contributions
Assist with tracking restricted and unrestricted funds

QualificationsQualifications

Education


Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)


Experience


3-5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience


Skills


Solid understanding of accounting principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage routine tasks in an onsite, deadline-driven environment
Team-oriented with a service mindset and willingness to learn


 

About Us

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to serving people and communities in realizing their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of Yoga. Our purpose is to ignite personal and societal transformation, and our vision is a world united in service toward well-being, justice, and peace.

Kripalu is committed to fostering a workplace and community of belonging. We value diversity in our workforce and do not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.