Staff Accountant

Vertex Education; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-led education services provider dedicated to changing lives through education. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing financial activities, ensuring accuracy in account analysis and month-end close processes. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your analytical and problem-solving skills will be highly valued. You will collaborate with a passionate team, contributing to the success of numerous schools and impacting the lives of over 107,000 students. If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mentoring and Training Budget

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, both transactional and analysis level.
• Experience in a multi-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with cash-flow monitoring and daily cash reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for a variety of accounting activities including account analysis and month-end close of both Vertex Education and Vertex's client, Legacy Traditional Schools. The Staff Accountant will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

• Review of daily cash reconciliations and assistance with cash-flow monitoring, including any necessary transfers (wire, ACH, etc.).
• Daily, weekly, monthly journal entries, program allocations etc.
• Assist with semi-monthly bond project fund request and reconciliations.
• Responsible for month-end close (as assigned), including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis in a timely manner. Included but not limited to:
• Accrued payroll reconciliations.
• Accrued liabilities reconciliations
• Prepaid tracking.
• Federal and state grant revenue tracking.
• Bond fees payable and related expenses.
• Payroll Entries.
• Note payable and receivable tracking.
• Assist with the analysis of purchases for capitalization and entry into fixed asset software.
• Assist with merchant account management.
• Identify and purpose solutions for automation and process improvements while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy and timeliness.
• Update and maintain policies and procedures documentation.
• Preform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Will assist in review of work performed by the Accounting Specialists.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Education, Licensure, or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Work Experience or Related Experience

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, both transactional and analysis level.
• Experience in a multi-company environment.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills.
• Experience with large ERP system, i.e. Workday, Oracle, SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented focus, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and learning styles.
• Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and decisiveness.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Drive for continuous process improvements.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
• This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
• Local and in-state travel required.

Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!

Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 107,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 100 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.

• Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
• Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
• Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
• Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
• Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.

Be the one who makes a difference!

With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let’s make a difference together. Apply Today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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