Staff Accountant

Charlotte Latin School•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The General Accountant supports the Business Office through general ledger accounting, monthly and year-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and other accounting functions. The position works closely with the Director of Finance to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, and provide accounting support across the Business Office. Responsibilities may evolve in response to departmental needs, projects, and organizational priorities.

Requirements

Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.
Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to research historical transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet monthly and year-end deadlines.
Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Team player able to collaborate and communicate effectively with financial and non-financial colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two to four years of accounting or related financial experience.
Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Experience in nonprofit, independent school, or fund accounting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record monthly journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, including intercompany, capital, bank, accrual, and other balance sheet accounts.
Research and help resolve account variances and reconciling items.
Provide accounting and general ledger support for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciation, transfers, and related transactions.
Assist with reviewing and cleaning up fixed asset records, researching historical assets, and identifying assets that may be obsolete, disposed of, or otherwise require updating.
Assist with reviewing and reconciling historical balance sheet accounts.
Record, reconcile, and maintain credit card activity and related supporting documentation.
Assist with accounting, reconciliation, and financial tracking for capital projects, campaigns, designated funds, and other school initiatives.
Assist with external audit preparation by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, researching requests, and responding to auditor inquiries.
Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data, accounting systems, supporting documentation, and records in accordance with school policies and GAAP.
Assist with preparing financial reports, account analyses, and variance analyses.
Provide accounting support for cash management, banking, treasury activities, and other Business Office and school initiatives as needed.
Perform other accounting responsibilities, special projects, and related duties as assigned.