Senior Staff Accountant

Organizational Overview

IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the premier marine trades and advanced technologies career school. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, RI, IYRS leads the region and nation in academic outcomes related to skilled-workforce training, retention, graduation, and employment rates.

IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the only accredited private non-profit career school in Rhode Island recognized by the Department of Education. Our 3-acre harbor-front campus houses amazing facilities with traditional and state-of-the-art equipment. Our mission is to empower students through immersive, hands-on innovative learning to realize their full potential. IYRS offers four certificate programs for people interested in careers in marine trades and advanced technologies. IYRS students are passionate about thinking and working through hands-on learning to develop skills and problem-solving abilities. IYRS was named a Best Maker School by Newsweek Magazine in 2021.

Offering a great work environment, and collaborative team culture, IYRS offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits package including healthcare and retirement as well as generous holiday and vacation benefits. Additionally, IYRS is within walking distance of world-class museums, restaurants, beaches, boating, green space, and more.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance Office. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations and supporting the broader organizational needs of IYRS.

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

• Enter and monitor invoices across multiple entities
• Process biweekly check runs and manage credit card transactions
• Handle bank deposits and vendor communications
• Support merchandise sales and related financial tracking

Payroll & HR Support

• Onboard new employees and manage benefit enrollments via Employee Navigator
• Maintain employee records and timesheets in Paylocity
• Process biweekly payroll and related journal entries
• Administer 403(b) contributions and reporting

Month-End & Quarter-End Close

• Perform bank reconciliations across all accounts and entities
• Create and post journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare year-end reconciliations and respond to auditor requests
• Assist with 990 preparation and PBC documentation
• Ensure timely filing of organizational registration forms

General Office & Organizational Support

• Coordinate annual Workers Comp audit
• Oversee office equipment maintenance and supply ordering
• File AP and HR documents
• Provide support at organizational events and serve as a resource for staff inquiries

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, nonprofit experience a plus
• Proficiency in accounting software Intacct preferred), Paylocity, and Employee Navigator
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, is highly reliable, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. You should be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, learning new systems, and supporting staff across the organization with professionalism and warmth.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account and Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match

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