Staff Accountant

About the role

The Business Services Staff Accountant supports Summit Management Consulting and public-school academies (PSAs) as part of the Business Office team. This role performs a variety of business office functions including payroll, general ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial support for grant awards, fringe benefit reconciliation, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Aids in various accounting procedures for the constituent school.
• Maintains responsibility for multiple business office functions such as payroll audits and correspondence, fringe benefit reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, grant monitoring, and general ledger.
• Collaborates with the team to review and verify reports, prepare deposits, reconcile accounts, prepare check reconciliations, and develop spreadsheets.
• Utilizes Microsoft Excel, SMART software, Paycor, and other applications to enter and receive financial and/or payroll data.
• Assists the CFO in maintaining school staff lists for budget, payroll processing, and other reporting needs.
• Supports the CFO in the preparation of payroll data, financial data, and statistical reports.
• Balances various accounting procedures.
• Prepares and records journal entries with proper support documentation.
• Provides business technical assistance to the schools.
• Develops computerized reports and presentations.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
• Conducts research and data analysis as requested by the CFO.
• Maintains organized files, both physical and electronic.
• Models integrity, accuracy, accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all financial team responsibilities.
• Assists in the preparation of special projects.
• Performs other related duties in the department as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Paycor and SMART systems (preferred).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective communication and customer service skills for interaction with staff and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply payroll policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.