Senior Accountant
Charter Schools USA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
senior
accountant
schools
accounting
financial
charter schools
usa
excel
subsidiaries
transactions
human resources
manager
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November 30, 2022
Charter Schools USA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Accounting Manager or Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for compiling financial information and performing accounting functions for Charter Schools USA and subsidiaries within established deadlines.
- Performs bank reconciliations
- Prepares and posts journal entries
- Performs balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Create and update Excel worksheets as part of the ledger reconciliations, using advanced Excel features.
- Generates monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements for several subsidiaries.
- Work closely with independent auditors during the annual financial audit by providing supporting documentation, providing explanations of transactions and processes, and providing any information requested.
- Interacts with various departments to obtain current information
- Reviews financing contracts, lease agreements, and various other documents to ensure that all transactions are recorded correctly and timely.
- Assists with budget/forecast preparation
- AD Hoc projects or reporting as needed
- MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
- Related experience in construction, development or real estate industries.
- Exposure to GAAP rules.
- 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 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.
- Usual office working conditions.
- No physical exertion required.
- Travel within or outside of state.
- 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.
- Bachelor s degree or higher in Accounting or related field. CPA preferred.
- Up to 5 years related experience.
- Computer Basics MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Skilled in Excel at the intermediate/advanced level
- Familiar with Solomon accounting software a plus
- Commitment to company values.
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
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