Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records for the management company and charter school entities across multiple states.  Candidate will work closely with another Staff Accountant and the CFO, and will be responsible for tracking the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.  This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with school administrators and corporate staff.

• Financial Record Keeping:
  • Maintain and update financial records, general ledger entries and bank reconciliations.
  • Record and track all financial transactions accurately using accounting software.
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions between management and schools.
  • Maintain accurate fixed asset records for multiple locations; work closely with asset managers, integrating asset software records with financial systems.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, as well as school-specific requirements.
  • Set up new accounts in compliance with state-specific accounting manuals.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing internal controls to safeguard school funds.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Generate regular monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and income statements.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports for audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
  • Assist in the preparation of tax forms with federal, state and local government agencies.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with other departments and administrators to ensure smooth financial processes and compliance with company policies and local, state and federal requirements.
  • Collaborate with department budget managers to ensure proper treatment of year-end accruals, grants balancing and other requirements integral to the audit process.
  • Collaborate with department budget assistants to ensure proper coding and tracking of prepaids, capital outlay, lease accounting, and other GASB requirements.
  • Collaborate with payroll department to reconcile payroll tax discrepancies and to reconcile the general ledger to payroll activity.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.  School accounting or governmental fund accounting experience is a plus. 
• Experience with financial software and tools, Business Central preferred.
• Familiarity with the unique financial requirements of educational entities is a plus.
• CPA or similar certifications are advantageous but not required for the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Financial Record Keeping:
  • Maintain and update financial records, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
  • Record and track all financial transactions accurately using accounting software.
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions between management and schools.
  • Maintain accurate fixed asset records for multiple locations; work closely with asset managers, integrating asset software records with financial systems.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, as well as school-specific requirements.
  • Set up new accounts in compliance with state-specific accounting manuals.
• Financial Reporting:
  • General regular monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and income statements.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports for audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
  • Assist in the preparation of tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with other departments and administrators to ensure smooth financial processes.
  • Collaborate with department budget managers to ensure proper treatment of year-end accruals, grants balancing, and other requirements integral to the audit process.
  • Collaborate with department budget assistants to ensure proper coding and tracking of prepaid, capital outlay, lease accounting, and other GASB requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Advanced Google workspace office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.