Staff Accountant

Phalen Leadership Academies • , (Multiple States)

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information processing and reporting to internal and external customers across a multi-entity charter school network. The Staff Accountant will assist in all month-end close activities, payroll accounting, grant reporting, preparation of accurate and reliable financial statements, annual audit preparation, and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience with federal grant accounting
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with QuickBooks (required)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate
• Access to and ability to work from a home office

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit accounting experience in an educational setting (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform, review, and analyze a broad range of complex accounting and fiscal activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies and appropriate accounting treatment
• Maintain strong accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments
• Records payroll and benefits-related journal entries in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare and reconcile client and vendor invoices
• Perform month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals as needed
• Support the annual independent audit, single-audit, and Form 990, by preparing schedules and reviewing working papers
• Develop and produce various reports to meet internal and external needs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board, including footnotes to explain variances
• Assists with budget development, cash flow forecasting, and analyses
• Support grant reporting, administration, and compliance
• Maintain a constant state of audit readiness through clean and accurate code, tagging, and reporting

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

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