Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a higher education organization in Lancaster, California. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly and quarterly close activities, and delivering reliable analysis that helps guide financial decisions. The role also partners with internal teams to strengthen controls, support audits, and improve the effectiveness of day-to-day accounting processes.

Responsibilities:
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close activities by preparing and recording journal entries for accruals, amortization, depreciation, banking activity, and other routine accounting transactions.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, fixed assets, and key balance sheet accounts, then investigate and resolve variances to maintain ledger accuracy.
• Calculate institutional revenue and deferred tuition balances in accordance with applicable reven...