Champion Schools Hiring for Staff Accountant Job at Scottsdale, AZ Full Time

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to manage general accounting and financial processes for our charter school district, serving PreK-8th grades with three campuses.

You will perform a vital role, responsible for daily accounting tasks to ensure the smooth and consistent operation of the business office. This includes the purchasing and bookkeeping functions of the organization.

This position is an integral part of the organization’s process and will provide for the accurate and timely reporting of financial information to key members of the management team.

You will perform financial transactions and post them in the general ledger with strong attention to detail. You will also carry out relevant administrative duties for your office (i.e. responding to clients and vendors via email and phone as well as handling invoices and files).

Many of the duties and responsibilities may be unique to the organization and may vary from time to time based on the organization’s needs. This position reports directly to the CEO/Superintendent and will regularly interface with an outside financial consultant.

Ultimately, you will ensure the company’s finances run smoothly.

Responsibilities:

1. Receive, open and organize all incoming mail/billing emails.

2. Review and record invoices

3. Set up and maintain vendor files

4. Communicate with vendors to support ordering and receipt of goods

5. Generation of Purchase Orders

6. Organize and maintain the school’s accounts payable

7. Entry of invoices and processing of checks in accounting system

8. Review of reimbursements and purchasing requests for CEO approval

9. Maintain integrity of accounting system data in general ledger

10. Reconcile bank and credit accounts

11. Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports

12. Prepare expenditure and budget reports as needed

13. Review accounts receivable

14. Assist in preparation of payroll; including processing journal entries related to payroll expenses

15. Create cash flow reports including projections

Qualifications:

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Bookkeeping is required

· Minimum of one (1) year experience in Accounts Payable is required

· Bachelors degree in Accountancy preferred but not required

· Understanding of the basic elements of financial reports; Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Statement of Cash Flows

· Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as it relates to recognition of revenues and expenses

Skills and Aptitudes:

· Strong organization skills, resourcefulness and self-direction

· Competence with general ledger software

· High competency with Microsoft Excel

· Experience with QuickBooks Online is required

· Experience with Google Suites is a plus

Salary and Benefits:

Champion Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location