Junior Accountant — Growth & Impact in Education Finance

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programming

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX is seeking a Junior Accountant to support accounting operations and financial reporting. The role focuses on maintaining the general ledger, analyzing accounts, and delivering insightful reports to campus and central leadership.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outside regular hours. This 12-month, non-exempt hourly position offers growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, professional experience.
• 1-3 years in financial accounting and reporting responsibility.
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and self-directed, initiator, problem-solver.
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the general ledger: payroll accruals, accounts payable accruals, adjustments and credit card receipts.
• Reviewing and analyzing bank accounts and service charges.
• Conducting financial analysis and presenting to management for budgeting and decision-making.
• Analyzing, preparing, and distributing periodic special project reports.
• Coordinating financial performance dialogue with campus and Home Office teams.
• Assisting with financial compliance reporting.
• Assisting with maintaining the chart of accounts.
• Executing construction and fixed asset accounting.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tyler Munis

Job description

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX is seeking a Junior Accountant to support accounting operations and financial reporting. The role focuses on maintaining the general ledger, analyzing accounts, and delivering insightful reports to campus and central leadership.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outside regular hours. This 12-month, non-exempt hourly position offers growth and competitive compensation.