Accounting Lead

This is a hands-on operational leadership role responsible for the day-to-day administrative, bursary, financial, compliance, and HR support functions of a growing educational institution. Client Details A growing higher education institution seeking an operationally focused professional to oversee administrative services, financial operations, bursary functions, compliance processes, and HR coordination. The organization is focused on scaling its operations while maintaining strong financial controls, governance standards, and service excellence. Description Bursary & Student Payments Manage student billing and tuition payment processes end-to-end Reconcile student accounts and administer tuition payment platforms Coordinate payment status and collections activities with internal stakeholders Oversee scholarship and financial aid disbursement processes Maintain accurate student billing records and respond to payment inquiries Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Own the full accounts payable cycle including invoice processing and payment execution Maintain vendor documentation and supporting records Manage vendor payments, purchase orders, and audit documentation Review operational vendor contracts against approved budgets Cash & Banking Operations Execute daily banking and cash transactions Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances Manage corporate card administration and payment processing Support cash flow reporting and banking relationships Financial Administration Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations Maintain financial records and audit documentation Assist with annual audit and regulatory filing processes Support tax compliance activities and adherence to US GAAP standards HR & People Operations Act as liaison with payroll and HR service providers Coordinate recruitment, on-boarding, and off-boarding activities Manage benefits administration and HR compliance requirements Support performance review processes and HR documentation Insurance, Risk & Compliance Manage institutional insurance programs and vendor relationships Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements Profile Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field 3-6 years of experience in accounting, office management, administrative operations, or similar environments Experience supporting accounts payable, billing, student finance, bursary, or financial administration processes Experience working with accounting software and ERP platforms Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Job Offer Broad operational ownership across finance, administration, and people operations Opportunity to build scalable processes within a growing institution High-visibility position working across multiple functions and stakeholders Hybrid opportunity Bonus eligible MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.