Accountant I

Paramount Schools of Excellence•Indianapolis, IN

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the PSOE Accountant I provides support to the organization with an emphasis on preparing accounts payable vouchers and deposit processing. The Accountant I should assist with the preparation of credit card transactions. The Accountant I will have primary responsibility of preparing workpapers and other supporting statements. The role should include, but is not limited to the points above. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Prepare and review incoming invoices and deposits for accuracy and completeness. Create payment vouchers and code invoices to appropriate school/department, grant, and general account accurately and efficiently to ensure that payables are paid timely. Prepare the Organization’s credit card expenses: code credit card charges to proper grant and general ledger account, collect invoices/receipts from cardholders, reconcile credit card expenditures monthly. Collaborate with other members of the Finance team to ensure successful execution of grant process. Review accounting data for accuracy and compliance with SBOA. Reconcile accounts to detail. Determine required general ledger entries. Seek out ways to improve financial processes. Demonstrate a desire to improve quality, speed, and efficiency. Participate in monthly budget meetings, as needed, to provide progress reports to school principals and receive instruction. Prepare work papers and provide information that supports the annual financial audit. Provide additional clerical and administrative support, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or Associate’s degree with a minimum of two years of accounting-related experience is recommended.
Prior experience with school and/or non-profit grants management and finance is required
Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections
Possess good knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues
Strong command over written and verbal communication
Knowledge of basic accounting and accounts receivable
Ability to learn industry specific software
Ability to work in task-driven environment
Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
Excellent organizational and proactive problem-solving skills
Active listening skills and with ability to follow-through tasks at hand
Must be a team player with the ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Education-related finance experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review incoming invoices and deposits for accuracy and completeness.
Create payment vouchers and code invoices to appropriate school/department, grant, and general account accurately and efficiently to ensure that payables are paid timely.
Prepare the Organization’s credit card expenses: code credit card charges to proper grant and general ledger account, collect invoices/receipts from cardholders, reconcile credit card expenditures monthly.
Collaborate with other members of the Finance team to ensure successful execution of grant process.
Review accounting data for accuracy and compliance with SBOA.
Reconcile accounts to detail.
Determine required general ledger entries.
Seek out ways to improve financial processes.
Demonstrate a desire to improve quality, speed, and efficiency.
Participate in monthly budget meetings, as needed, to provide progress reports to school principals and receive instruction.
Prepare work papers and provide information that supports the annual financial audit.
Provide additional clerical and administrative support, as needed.