Accountant

Altus Schools•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the Finance Administrator, the Accountant I position will perform a wide variety of accounting duties, effectively communicate with peers, handle both routine and non-routine tasks and continuously work to improve internal processes. This position provides accounting support necessary to sustain instructional operations, educational programs, and student services within Altus Schools’ flex-based instructional and independent study model. Responsibilities include financial monitoring and reporting activities that support instructional continuity, compliance, and educational program implementation.

Requirements

Have a working knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting principles
Prior experience with non-profit accounting, preferably with California charter schools
Ability to explain or describe a topic, issue or problem to your audience effectively and concisely
Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, ERP software or other enterprise systems
A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting or related field
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work effectively and collaboratively with groups that are both within and outside of your functional area.
Ability to maintain reliable on-site attendance and punctuality in accordance with assigned work schedule.
Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.
TB Clearance
Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI

Responsibilities

Monthly, quarterly and annual close activities that include account reconciliation, journal entries, fixed asset management, cash flows and other related duties
Budgeting activities that include budget creation, monitoring and synthesizing of information to management
Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts
Preparation of technical reports for various government agencies at the federal, state and local levels
Use of technical accounting system(s) to record accounting transactions, create ad hoc financial reports and monitor GL activity
Support with annual financial interim and final audit activities
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet the operational, educational, business, compliance, and student service needs of Altus Schools. Such duties will be consistent with the employee's qualifications and the general nature and level of the position.