Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: Wallingford, Connecticut

Client: Choate Rosemary Hall

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours may occasionally be required during year-end and audit preparation, particularly during July.

Work Arrangement: Onsite initially, opportunity to work 2 remote days per week after six months of employment

Reports To: Assistant Controller

About Choate Rosemary Hall

Founded in 1890, Choate Rosemary Hall is a prestigious coeducational boarding and day school serving students in grades 9 through 12, along with a postgraduate year. Located in Wallingford, Connecticut, the School provides a rigorous academic experience centered on intellectual growth, character development, integrity, respect, and compassion.

Choate Rosemary Hall

Position Summary/Overview

Reynolds & Rowella’s HR Outsourcing Services is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT. We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its collaborative Accounting Office. This position will have a primary focus on general accounting and endowment and investment accounting, while also providing support across financial reporting, budgeting, and other Accounting Office functions. The Senior Accountant will manage approximately 55% general accounting and month-end close responsibilities, 35% endowment and investment accounting, and 10% budgeting and financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional who enjoys working within a close-knit team and is interested in supporting the mission of a respected educational institution. The Senior Accountant will join an Accounting Office of approximately 8 to 10 professionals and work closely with the Assistant Controller, Controller, CFO, and fellow Senior Accountants/Staff. The team operates in a friendly, collaborative environment where employees work closely together and share responsibilities through cross-training.

Why work for Choate!

• Exceptional retirement benefit: 15% employer-funded 403(b) contribution with no employee contribution required, subject to a five-year vesting schedule.
• Generous time off: 6 weeks of vacation, plus approximately 9 to 10 paid holidays.
• Healthy work-life balance with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule and limited overtime outside of peak periods.
• Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity to work remotely - 2 days per week after 6 months in the role.
• Collaborative, close-knit team: Join a supportive accounting team where employees work closely together, cross-train, and support one another.
• Career growth and upward mobility: Opportunity to broaden your accounting experience, gain exposure across different areas of accounting, and continue developing within the organization.
• Rewarding work environment: Be part of an engaging culture and contribute to the mission of one of the country's prestigious independent educational institutions.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision