K-12 Charter School Finance Accountant

Paycom; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERA

Life Insurance

PTO

Free daycare for staff

Job summary

James Irwin Charter Schools in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced School Accountant to manage deposits, receivables, and school-level financial reporting in a nonexempt, full-time role. You will work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate records and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities include AP/AR processing, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close support, and delivering clear financial reports to campus leaders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of school finance experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations, and general accounting processes.
• Experience in K–12 education, public schools, or charter schools.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Support principals with budget monitoring, purchasing, and spending decisions.
• Process purchasing card reconciliations and ACH payments.
• Review and code invoices for accuracy and approvals.
• Manage deposits, fundraising cash, and accounts receivable for schools.
• Provide school-level financial reports to leadership and Director of Finance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Excel

Google Sheets

Financial Controls

Detail-oriented

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

James Irwin Charter Schools in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced School Accountant to manage deposits, receivables, and school-level financial reporting in a nonexempt, full-time role. You will work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate records and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities include AP/AR processing, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close support, and delivering clear financial reports to campus leaders.