Accountant I

Great Hearts America • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Accountant I supports the Academies by verifying and entering all revenue and expense transactions. Academy Accountants will have a primary responsibility in either the Payable or Receivable roles but will be cross trained to provide additional support in either function when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field at minimum.
• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of accounting and related activities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members, PSO members and Academy staff.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 2+ years of accounting/finance work experience.
• Experience in education preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting system preferred.
• QuickBooks experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, code and approve all Academy invoices
• Review, code and approve all credit card transactions in Concur
• Enter all credit card transactions into Financial Edge monthly
• Prepare the intercompany reconciliations
• Gain proficiency with Concur and provide support for Academy staff
• Administer the book deposit process
• Reconcile Financial Edge with Raiser's Edge monthly
• Work with Great Hearts Arizona to reconcile the pledges receivable account monthly
• Maintain and prepare any necessary entries for all balance sheet accounts including: Accrued accounts payable, Accrued payroll, Accrued performance pay, Book deposit reconciliation, Deferred revenue (including senior trip), Debt
• Responsible for the monthly close process; ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile and prepare intercompany entry (rebillings)
• Responsible for all Academy lease agreements (including recording short term and long-term liabilities, recording revenue and managing the sublease agreements)
• Assist with annual financial audits including schedule preparation and interaction with auditors.
• Monitor cash balances at academies.
• Provide excellent customer service; respond to inquiries and research questions as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies and procedures.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain financial files in accordance with standard retention requirements
• Other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• A competitive 401(k) with employer match.
• Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level