Accountant I

Great Hearts Academies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Phoenix Home Office is seeking an Accountant I to verify and enter revenue and expense transactions. The role will be cross-trained in Payables and Receivables and will support audits and monthly close processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years of accounting experience; experience in education is preferred. Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field at minimum.
• Prefer 2+ years of accounting/finance work experience; experience in education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, code and approve all Academy invoices.
• Review, code and approve all credit card transactions in Concur.
• Enter all credit card transactions into Financial Edge monthly.
• Prepare the intercompany reconciliations.
• Gain proficiency with Concur and provide support for Academy staff.
• Administer the book deposit process.
• Reconcile Financial Edge with Raiser's Edge monthly.
• Work with Great Hearts Arizona to reconcile the pledges receivable account monthly.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Great Hearts Academies

Great Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.

Position Title: Accountant I

Department: Finance

Location: Phoenix Home Office

Reports To: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Amount: $60.000-73,000

Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.

What does Great Hearts have to offer?

We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well‑being and growth of our faculty and staff:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.
• Supportive & Mission‑Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Summary

The Academy Accountant I supports the Academies by verifying and entering all revenue and expense transactions. Academy Accountants will have a primary responsibility in either the Payable or Receivable roles but will be cross trained to provide additional support in either function when needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review, code and approve all Academy invoices
• Review, code and approve all credit card transactions in Concur
• Enter all credit card transactions into Financial Edge monthly
• Prepare the intercompany reconciliations
• Gain proficiency with Concur and provide support for Academy staff
• Administer the book deposit process
• Reconcile Financial Edge with Raiser's Edge monthly
• Work with Great Hearts Arizona to reconcile the pledges receivable account monthly
• Maintain and prepare any necessary entries for all balance sheet accounts including:
• Accrued accounts payable
• Accrued payroll
• Accrued performance pay
• Book deposit reconciliation
• Deferred revenue (including senior trip)
• Debt
• Responsible for the monthly close process; ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile and prepare intercompany entry (rebillings)
• Responsible for all Academy lease agreements (including recording short term and long‑term liabilities, recording revenue and managing the sublease agreements)
• Assist with annual financial audits including schedule preparation and interaction with auditors.
• Monitor cash balances at academies.
• Provide excellent customer service; respond to inquiries and research questions as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies and procedures.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain financial files in accordance with standard retention requirements
• Other duties as needed.

Required/Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field at minimum.

Required/Preferred Experience

Prefer 2+ years of accounting/finance work experience. Experience in education preferred

Required/Preferred Skills

• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting system preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting and related activities.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members, PSO members and Academy staff.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Physical Functions

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.