Sr Accountant

About Us

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. We provide an academically rigorous education to equip students with real-world readiness, preparing them for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Purpose

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and want to prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that ensures every student has the opportunity for success.

Responsibilities

• Performs bank reconciliations.
• Prepares and posts journal entries.
• Performs balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Creates and updates Excel worksheets as part of the ledger reconciliations, using advanced Excel features.
• Generates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for several subsidiaries.
• Works closely with independent auditors during the annual financial audit by providing supporting documentation, explanations of transactions and processes, and any requested information.
• Interacts with various departments to obtain current information.
• Reviews financing contracts, lease agreements, and various other documents to ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and timely.
• Assists with budget and forecast preparation.
• Handles ad hoc projects or reporting as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Up to 5 years of related experience.
• Related experience in construction, development, or real estate industries.
• Exposure to GAAP rules.
• Computer proficiency: MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in Excel at the intermediate/advanced level.
• Familiarity with Solomon accounting software is a plus.

Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the company's mission; supports company goals and strategic priorities.
• Works and interacts effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• 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 the highest level of quality.
• Ability to consistently be at work, arrive on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent oral (including presentations), written, and interpersonal skills (active listening), with ability in negotiating and influencing, and strong 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.

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently needed to move objects.
• Travel within or outside of state may be required.

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.