Accountant I

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Controller, the PSOE Accountant I provides support to the organization with an emphasis on preparing accounts payable vouchers and deposit processing. The Accountant I should assist with the preparation of credit card transactions. The Accountant I will have primary responsibility of preparing workpapers and other supporting statements. The role should include, but is not limited to the points below.

• Prepare and review incoming invoices and deposits for accuracy and completeness.
• Create payment vouchers and code invoices to appropriate school/department, grant, and general account accurately and efficiently to ensure that payables are paid timely.
• Prepare the Organization’s credit card expenses: code credit card charges to proper grant and general ledger account, collect invoices/receipts from cardholders, reconcile credit card expenditures monthly.
• Collaborate with other members of the Finance team to ensure successful execution of grant process.
• Review accounting data for accuracy and compliance with SBOA.
• Reconcile accounts to detail.
• Determine required general ledger entries.
• Seek out ways to improve financial processes.
• Demonstrate a desire to improve quality, speed, and efficiency.
• Participate in monthly budget meetings, as needed, to provide progress reports to school principals and receive instruction.
• Prepare work papers and provide information that supports the annual financial audit.
• Provide additional clerical and administrative support, as needed.

Qualifications

The Accountant I will be thoroughly committed to the PSOE mission. All candidates should have proven leadership, and relationship management experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or Associate’s degree with a