Lead GL Accountant

Aspire Public Schools • Oakland, CA

6d • $91,232 - $117,116

About The Position

The Lead GL Accountant reports to the Controller and plays an integral role in the accounting period close process. The role owns end-to-end responsibility for investments, bonds, fixed assets, work-in-process (WIP), prepaid expenses, leases, and accounts payable (AP) accruals.

Working with the AP Manager and Controller, the Lead GL Accountant helps ensure compliance with fiscal policies, partners with the CFO, Controller, and directors of key home office functions on finance initiatives, and provides leadership to accounting staff and school team members. The position also supports a new Service Level Agreement under which Aspire NorCal will provide finance, accounting, and payroll services to Aspire LA.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The annual salary range is $91,232 to $117,116, commensurate with experience. The position is based in a work arrangement that is still being finalized; Aspire NorCal expects to share details with candidates in the coming weeks. The department’s staffing may be affected if its multi-year service agreement with Aspire LA is not finalized, renewed, or is ended early. Employment is at-will.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience as a Staff or Senior Accountant.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with multiple accounting software systems.
• Excellent financial analytical skills and thorough accounting knowledge, including solid experience with financial statement reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate, resolve discrepancies, and communicate fiscal policies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, time-management, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to research complex problems and provide cost-effective, time-efficient solutions.
• Ability to work independently, recognize when to escalate, and exercise excellent judgment with confidential information in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to learn new technology and applications.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and procedures used in a nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting responsibilities for assigned functional areas, including reviewing transactions, recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, managing related inquiries, and preparing schedules for year-end audits.
• Implement and carry out accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Manage and implement processes for monitoring bond and banking covenant compliance, including reporting to agencies and banking partners as required.
• Assist in maintaining accounting policies, internal controls, and safeguards of assets.
• Assist in coordinating the annual financial audit, including preparing work papers and liaising with auditors.
• Direct and prepare filings for government regulatory agencies, including property tax exemption and sales and use filings.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance leadership to improve processes and systems.
• Prepare and review journal entries as needed.
• Improve and simplify the organization’s accounting approach with sustainable, scalable solutions, using technology to eliminate inefficiencies while maintaining high accuracy.
• Support Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, and values, including antiracism, and uphold confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Support the Service Level Agreement under which Aspire NorCal will provide finance, accounting, and payroll services to Aspire LA.

Benefits

• Eligible for Aspire health benefits.
• Retirement through CalSTRS or CalPERS, depending on the role’s credential requirements, with a 403(b) option.
• Paid time off.
• Additional teammate benefits to be determined in accordance with an updated employee value proposition, to be shared before an offer.

What This Job Offers

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