Accountant

Thales Academy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Thales Academy in Raleigh seeks an Accountant to support the management office, reporting to the CFO. You will maintain financial operations to ensure accuracy and compliance, including AP, cash receipts, and month-end closes.

Responsibilities include budgeting, journal entries, and maintaining accounting controls. A BS in Accounting and 3-5 years' experience are required; knowledge of Blackbaud software is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting required.
• 3-5 years of work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel; strong spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of an accounting information system; experience with Blackbaud software is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated with a positive attitude and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounts payable and cash receipts processes.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures and prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Coordinate and manage the annual budget process and prepare monthly budget reporting.
• Develop and maintain appropriate and effective accounting controls.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement process efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Independent worker

Confidentiality

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

Purpose Statement for ThalesAcademyFaculty:
To cultivate excellent people through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Thales Academy is seeking driven teaching professionals who are committed to instilling classical, Judeo-Christian principles in the next generation.

Thales Academy teachers champion classical learning by grounding teaching in Judeo-Christian principles, individual rights and freedom, and the importance of Western Civilization.

Students today will be leaders tomorrow, and for that reason our teachers must lead by example through displaying a professional appearance, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and living a life of high moral integrity. Additionally, our teachers must be lifelong learners themselves who desire to improve upon their own knowledge and have a teachable mindset.

Our Mission is rooted in the
THALES FIRST PRINCIPLES,
that guide all of our decision making

Moral Philosophy

Natural Order

Human Dignity

Our teachers and staff members possess a variety of backgrounds. Thales Academy hires based on merit and talent, and we provide on-the-job training; no state teacher licenses or precise degrees are required. Knowledge and skills can be achieved in many ways, and passion, integrity, and hard work matter.

Accountant

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Summary

Thales Academy is looking for an Accountant to work at the Thales Management office in Raleigh. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role involves maintaining and managing financial operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounts payable and cash receipts processes.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures and prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Coordinate and manage the annual budget process and prepare monthly budget reporting.
• Develop and maintain appropriate and effective accounting controls.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement process efficiencies.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting required.
• 3-5 years of work experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel; strong spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of an accounting information system; experience with Blackbaud software is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated with a positive attitude and a team player.
• This is NOT a remote role.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance based upon election of medical insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k with employer match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
  

Salary: Competitive salary dependent upon experience.

Teacher interactions at Thales are friendly and supportive, and I have been blessed to work with such an amazing group of educators. Administrators are open to ideas and suggestions and work very hard to provide their staff with the tools and support they need to deliver excellent instruction.
- Thales Teacher