School Finance Consultant (Accountant Level)
About The Position
At CESO, we partner with organizations to provide reliable, accurate financial support that helps them operate with confidence. We’re looking for a Finance Consultant (Accountant) to deliver day-to-day accounting support for our clients, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and well-maintained. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, working directly with clients, and supporting strong financial foundations across multiple organizations. As a Finance Consultant (Accountant), you’ll provide core accounting support for assigned clients. You’ll handle transaction processing, reconciliations, and close support while collaborating with internal team members to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- Experience working with public school districts, clients or multiple entities is required
- 1–4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
- Familiarity with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and AP/AR
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel
- Must successfully complete a background and reference check
- Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
- Comfortable managing accounting tasks for multiple clients
- A clear and professional communicator
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day accounting activities for assigned clients, including journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Maintain accurate general ledger records for client entities
- Prepare and complete monthly account reconciliations
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes for clients
- Prepare supporting schedules and basic financial reports
- Ensure documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready
- Communicate professionally with client contacts regarding accounting items and requests
- Respond to client questions in a timely and clear manner
- Coordinate with internal team members to support client needs
- Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls
- Identify and flag discrepancies, issues, or improvement opportunities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health, dental, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off + paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
