Paramount Schools of Excellence · 1 day ago
Assistant Controller
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expParamount Schools of Excellence is seeking an Assistant Controller to support financial operations. The role involves reviewing accounting work, participating in the month-end close process, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Prepare and review incoming invoices and deposits for accuracy and completeness
Participate in the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Work closely with other departments to gather necessary information for financial reporting
Review and create payment vouchers and code invoices to appropriate school/department, grant, and general accounts accurately and efficiently to ensure that payables are paid timely
Prepare and oversee the Organization’s credit card expenses: code credit card charges to proper grant and general ledger account, collect invoices/receipts from cardholders, and reconcile credit card expenditures monthly
Collaborate with other members of the Finance team to ensure the successful execution of the grant process
Lead and/or participate in monthly budget meetings with school principals
Review accounting data for accuracy and compliance with SBOA. Reconcile accounts to detail. Determine required general ledger entries
Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring a smooth completion of work responsibilities
Assist the Controller in providing training and other related tasks to the rest of the team while providing additional administrative support when needed
Seek out ways to improve financial processes. Demonstrate a desire to improve quality, speed, and efficiency
Prepare work papers and provide information that supports the annual financial audit
Delegate tasks to accounting staff as directed by the Controller
Mentor and develop accounting staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred
At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial principles
Experience with financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Must be a high-capacity individual to meet the dynamic demands of the position
Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections
Possess good knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues
Strong command over written and verbal communication
Advanced knowledge of GAAP
Ability to produce, interpret, and analyze financial statements
Ability to work in task-driven environment
Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
Excellent organizational and proactive problem-solving skills
Active listening skills and with ability to follow-through tasks at hand
Must be a team player with the ability to work independently
Ability to work in a hybrid-remote environment
Preferred
CPA designation preferred
Oracle NetSuite and QuickBooks experience is highly preferred
Company
Paramount Schools of Excellence
Paramount Schools of Excellence has three campuses located on Indianapolis’s east side that educate K-8 students in an innovative environment that instills high expectations for success.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michelle Thompson, PhD
Founder
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