Accounting Manager for a K-12 School Network

Performance Academies; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

PTO & holidays

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Job summary

Performance Academies is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance team at our Central Support Office in Columbus, OH. You will oversee general ledger, vendor relations, and accounts management while ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial reporting.

You’ll supervise accounting staff, develop budgets and forecasts, and coordinate audits. The ideal candidate has a CPA (preferred), 5+ years in accounting with at least 2 years in management, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial/supervisor role. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Proficiency in multiple accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger with accurate transaction classification.
• Vendor Management: Ensure vendor records and payments comply with cash disbursement policies.
• Accounts Management: Manage asset, liability and equity accounts incl. cash, prepaid, accrual, lease, A/P and A/R.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Excellent communication

Excel

MS Office

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Accounting software suite

Job description

Performance Academies is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance team at our Central Support Office in Columbus, OH. You will oversee general ledger, vendor relations, and accounts management while ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial reporting.

You’ll supervise accounting staff, develop budgets and forecasts, and coordinate audits. The ideal candidate has a CPA (preferred), 5+ years in accounting with at least 2 years in management, and strong communication skills.