Altus Schools · 2 months ago
Accountant I
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$75K/yr - $91K/yrAltus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. The Accountant I position will perform a wide variety of accounting duties, effectively communicate with peers, and continuously work to improve internal processes.
Education Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monthly, quarterly and annual close activities that include account reconciliation, journal entries, fixed asset management, cash flows and other related duties
Budgeting activities that include budget creation, monitoring and synthesizing of information to management
Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts
Preparation of technical reports for various government agencies at the federal, state and local levels
Use of technical accounting system(s) to record accounting transactions, create ad hoc financial reports and monitor GL activity
Support with annual financial interim and final audit activities
Perform other duties as assigned or changed with or without notice
Maintain consistent and regular attendance
Qualification
Required
Have a working knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting principles
Ability to explain or describe a topic, issue or problem to your audience effectively and concisely
Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, ERP software or other enterprise systems
A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting or related field
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Work effectively and collaboratively with groups that are both within and outside of your functional area
Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
TB Clearance
Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI
Copy of Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Cover Letter
Preferred
Prior experience with non-profit accounting, preferably with California charter schools
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Chiropractic
Life insurance
A variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits
100% employer-paid benefits
Company
Altus Schools
Join our team of leaders, achievers and motivators as we continue our work in education reform, changing the way teachers teach and students learn in public schools! How will you transform the lives of students?
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase