Accounting & Budget Manager - Louisiana

GEO Academies • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GEO Foundation has been making access to quality schools a reality for children since 1998. We are a dynamic company that has established a network of quality charter schools in Baton Rouge, Gary and Indianapolis, IN. GEO-sponsored public charter schools are high academic growth schools and feature a unique K-14 model--full day kindergarten all the way through two years of college. We believe all children should have access to a quality education that includes college. We embrace all quality educational options that enable parents to help their children learn and schools to succeed. Through aggressive community outreach and the introduction of options that empower families, GEO strives to make educational choice a reality for all families.

Requirements

• Desire to work for a mission driven organization; making a difference in the lives of children and families
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills)
• Extremely professional attitude
• Excellent analytical skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Detail orientated
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities proactively while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• High degree of confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Preparing journal entries
• Month end closings of Louisiana schools
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation with supporting schedules
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and Intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare fixed assets schedule and record depreciation
• Assistance with annual audit schedules
• Coordinate with Accounting Officer and Louisiana school leaders to develop and monitor annual operating budgets for all schools.
• Complete quarterly, semi-annual, and annual LDOE reporting
• Perform other duties as requested by team leader

What This Job Offers

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