Part-Time School Accountant & Operations Manager

Flagstaff Academy; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement

Life/AD&D insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Free Childcare

Employee Appreciation

Voluntary Retirement Options

Job summary

Flagstaff Academy seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative part-time accountant/business manager to support accounting, budgeting, reporting, human resources work, and overall business operations. The role emphasizes financial integrity and stewardship of public funds in a Colorado charter school.

With 10–20 hours per week, the position collaborates with a small finance team including a contracted CFO-level professional and a business office assistant to close monthly books and

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• GasB knowledge or experience.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems.
• At least three years of progressive accounting/financial operations experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets, and office apps.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to responsible stewardship of public funds.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable with assistance from the business office assistant.
• Maintain the general ledger and accurate financial records using the school’s accounting system (QuickBooks Online).
• Record, review, and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accurate revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and fund balances.
• Record, review, and reconcile transactions for the healthcare account (self-insured via Captive Program through HUB).
• Establish and maintain a consistent monthly closing schedule.
• Support the Executive Director of Operations with annual operating budget and amended budget timelines.

Skills

Accounting & bookkeeping

HRIS/payroll systems

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

GasB knowledge

Tools

QuickBooks Online

BILL (A/R & A/P)

Excel

Job description

Flagstaff Academy seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative part-time accountant/business manager to support accounting, budgeting, reporting, human resources work, and overall business operations. The role emphasizes financial integrity and stewardship of public funds in a Colorado charter school.

With 10–20 hours per week, the position collaborates with a small finance team including a contracted CFO-level professional and a business office assistant to close monthly books and