Jr Accountant

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education management organization is seeking a Junior Accountant to support various accounting functions. The role involves preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and relevant experience, with a commitment to the organization's values.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years bookkeeping or relevant accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to company values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries.
• Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Windows

Accounting Software

Job description

Introduction

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement,CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing educationmanagement organizations in the United States,providing a wide variety of educational choicesto over 82,000 students in more than 150 schoolsacross Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,and Louisiana.

Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life . If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Junior Accountant, you will report to the Accounting Manager and assists with multiple duties in regards to accounting functions of Charter Schools USA within established deadlines. The Staff Accountant provides a wide variety of customer services for school locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes the following:
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare and post required journal entries
• Review & reconcile all balance sheet accounts
• Prepare summary of significant events and budget variances
• Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations
• Work closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audit with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
• Posting of accounts to the General Ledger for:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Receipts
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash Disbursements
  • Payroll
• Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material, update records as necessary.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years bookkeeping or other relevant accounting experience
• Computer Basics -- MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); proficiency in accounting software.
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.