Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Direct Hire

Job Purpose:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting for EduServe Inc. within established deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes the following:

Performs bank reconciliations

Prepares and posts required journal entries

Staff Accountant reviews & reconciles all balance sheet accounts

Prepares summary of significant events and budget variances

Prepares supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations.

Works closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audits preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.

Posts accounts to the General Ledger including but not limited to the following:

Accounts Receivable

Cash Receipts

Accounts Payable

Cash Disbursements

Payroll

Maintains records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; updates records as necessary.

Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

Provides support such as schedules, data, and information, for the annual budget process.

May perform other duties assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports the company's goals and strategic

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

Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business

Establishes a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on the highest level of

Ability to consistently be at work, arrive on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality demonstrates accuracy and Strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices.

Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.

Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, and interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing; great phone

Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and

Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field

1-3 years of experience in general accounting with demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Proficiency in accounting software as well as Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund