Job Description – Senior Accountant (Senior Manager, Accounts)
About Us:
It is the Mission of Pinnacle Charter Schools to recognize all students are unique in their needs, thought processes, learning styles and motivation. Pinnacle’s alternative approach is a student-centered option that supports and embraces the diverse needs of students by providing an alternative method of delivering instruction and monitoring academic success. Pinnacle Charter Schools will provide a safe, caring and structured learning environment with an appropriate emphasis on behavior and academic achievement. Pinnacle Charter Schools will focus on assisting at-risk, over-age, and/or under-credited students to provide them with the tools necessary to excel academically, socially, and emotionally in all aspects of life. Pinnacle Charter Schools provides the educational framework with integrated technology to ground students in 21st-century skills by digitized-enhanced core curriculum contents and the blended approach along with the personalized learning plan helping students to achieve a complete personality.
Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Accounts will oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role demands a thorough understanding of taxation and the ability to lead both internal and external audits. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, be a certified CPA, and be proficient in managing financial statements, budgets, and audits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and timely submission of budgets, financial reports, and tax filings to regulatory agencies.
- Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness, including:
- Reconciliation of bank statements and cash accounts.
- Preparation and posting of journal entries.
- Review and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Detailed variance analysis and reporting on significant events.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, including the preparation and filing of all tax documents.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring thorough preparation and clear communication with auditors.
- Manage the preparation of supporting documentation, including balance sheet schedules, reconciliations, and reports for financial statements, audits, and budgets.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and cash disbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting systems and procedures.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all financial transactions and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with best practices and audit standards.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership, providing strategic financial insights to support organizational goals and decision-making.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is required.
- Extensive experience in taxation, audit leadership, and financial management.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated leadership in conducting audits and navigating complex financial scenarios.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
- Proven ability to stay updated on, interpret, and apply new laws and amendments to existing laws to ensure full compliance.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with management, clients, and external auditors.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of K-12 sector, particularly charter schools, is preferred.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
- CPA certification is mandatory.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on taxation, audits, and financial management.
- Experience with all versions of QuickBooks.
- Proven leadership skills, with experience in leading audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Commitment to the mission and values of MGRM Pinnacle (Pinnacle Charter Schools).
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