Staff Accountant

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success.

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant, you will be reporting to the Corporate Accounting Supervisor, the Corporate Staff Accountant is responsible for compiling financial information and performing accounting functions for Charter Schools USA and/or subsidiaries within established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs bank reconciliations.
• Prepares and posts journal entries.
• Average vendor bills in accordance with provided budgets.
• Performs Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Evaluate Income Statement monthly for accuracy and correct any financial discrepancies.
• Create and update Excel worksheets as part of the ledger reconciliations, using advanced Excel features.
• Review and reconcile AP/AR Variances between various entities.
• Regular evaluation of Receivables and estimated payment status.
• This will require being the lead in monthly meetings with corresponding team members to collaborate on cash planning & collection.
• Aid Controller in cash forecasting and projections for corporate entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers for all company transactions.
• This involves ensuring all financial data is entered correctly into the company's accounting system in a timely manner.
• Interacts with various departments to obtain needed information for timely month end close.
• AD Hoc projects or reporting as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Related experience in various industries.
• Ensures that all financial records and transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
• Works and interacts with staff and related individuals at all levels of the organization.
• 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.
• Establishes a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
• Absolutely committed to company values.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• 2-5 years related experience.
• Computer Basics -- MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in Excel at the intermediate/advanced level.
• Experience with intracompany transactions a plus.
• Oracle (NetSuite) preferred.
• Commitment to company values.

Physical Demands

No physical exertion required. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

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