Accounting & Budget Manager - Louisiana

GEO Academies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Foundation, a network of charter schools in Baton Rouge, Gary, and Indianapolis, seeks an Accounting & Budget Manager to provide general accounting services and lead budget development for all GEO schools. The role reports to the Accounting Officer and is responsible for timely month-end closings, reconciliations, and annual audits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, demonstrates advanced Excel skills, and excels in analytical thinking, organization, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills essential.
• Professional attitude expected.
• Excellent analytical skills required.
• Outstanding organizational skills required.
• Detail oriented and meticulous in all work.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries.
• May perform month end closings for Louisiana schools.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations with supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare fixed assets schedule and record depreciation.
• Assist with annual audit schedules.
• Coordinate with Accounting Officer and 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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