Charter Schools USA · 1 day ago
Junior Accountant
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCharter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest-performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students. They are seeking a Junior Accountant to assist with various accounting functions, including preparing financial statements, performing bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records.
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes the following:
Perform bank reconciliations
Prepare and post required journal entries
Review & reconcile all balance sheet accounts
Prepare summary of significant events and budget variances
Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations
Work closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audit with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data
Posting of accounts to the General Ledger for:
Accounts Receivable
Cash Receipts
Accounts Payable
Cash Disbursements
Payroll
Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material, update records as necessary
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities
Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image
Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents
Establishes a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality
Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices
Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing, great phone etiquette
Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field
1-3 years bookkeeping or other relevant accounting experience
Computer Basics -- MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); proficiency in accounting software
Commitment to company values
Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable
Company
Charter Schools USA
Charter Schools USA is one of the fastest growing education management companies in the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daphne Donaldson, SHRM-SCP
Human Resource Business Partner
Jennifer Foreman
Chief Human Resources Officer
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