Accounting & Budget Manager - Louisiana

GEO Next Generation High School; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Foundation in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Accounting & Budget Manager to oversee general accounting, month-end closings, and annual budgeting for its Louisiana school network. You will prepare journal entries, balance reconciliations, and assist in audits, reporting, and intercompany activity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, advanced Excel, and strong analytical skills, with confidentiality and initiative to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Excel proficiency required.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and month-end closings for Louisiana schools.
• Assist with annual budgets and related reporting.
• Coordinate with school leaders on operating budgets.
• Support audit schedules and intercompany reconciliations.
• Perform other duties as requested by the team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

GEO Foundation has been making access to quality schools a reality for children since 1998. We are a dynamic company that has established a network of quality charter schools in Baton Rouge, Gary and Indianapolis, IN. GEO-sponsored public charter schools are high academic growth schools and feature a unique K-14 model--full day kindergarten all the way through two years of college. We believe all children should have access to a quality education that includes college. We embrace all quality educational options that enable parents to help their children learn and schools to succeed. Through aggressive community outreach and the introduction of options that empower families, GEO strives to make educational choice a reality for all families.

REPORTS TO/TERM:

• GEO Foundation –Accounting Officer
• Full Time

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The Accounting & Budget Manager will be required to perform the following:

• Work harmoniously as a valued accounting team member to provide general accounting services including but not limited to:
• Preparing journal entries
• Month end closings of Louisiana schools
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation with supporting schedules
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and Intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare fixed assets schedule and record depreciation
• Assistance with annual audit schedules
• Coordinate with Accounting Officer and Louisiana school leaders to develop and monitor annual operating budgets for all schools.
• Complete quarterly, semi-annual, and annual LDOE reporting
• Perform other duties as requested by team leader

Requirements

• Desire to work for a mission driven organization; making a difference in the lives of children and families
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills)
• Extremely professional attitude
• Excellent analytical skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Detail orientated
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities proactively while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• High degree of confidentiality