Staff Accountant

Charter Schools USA • Baton Rouge, LA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

JOB PURPOSE

The staff accountant is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting for EduServe Inc. within established deadlines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes:

Performs bank reconciliations
Prepares and posts required journal entries
Reviews & reconciles all balance sheet accounts
Prepares summary of significant events and budget variances

Prepares supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations.Works closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audit by preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.Posts accounts to the General Ledger including but not limited to:

Accounts Receivable
Cash Receipts
Accounts Payable
Cash Disbursements
Payroll

Maintains records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; updates records as necessary.Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.Provides support such as schedules, data, and information for the annual budget process.

MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED

Skills And Knowledge

Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategy.
Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting.
Establishes a set of operating principles and routines; drives projects to completion while insisting on the highest level of quality.
Ability to consistently be at work, arrive on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices.
Establishes excellent interpersonal skills with all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, and interpersonal skills; ability in negotiating and influencing.
Good knowledge of company and departmental policies.
Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
1-3 years of experience in general accounting with demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in accounting software as well as Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Interior air-conditioned environment.
Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Office Coordinator's job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

No physical exertion.
Travel within or outside of the area may be required.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with EduServe salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by EduServe Inc.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with EduServe's policy.

DECLARATION

The EduServe Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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