Staff Accountant

Nimble; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Serve underserved students

Competitive salary

Retirement contributions

Referral bonuses

Loan forgiveness for teachers

Job summary

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to support general accounting, grant reimbursements, and budget reporting for a nonprofit education organization.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and comfort handling multiple priorities while maintaining accurate financial records. Familiarity with nonprofit accounting and Excel is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years related experience in general accounting.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting and grant reimbursement preferred.
• Familiarity with educational institutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track and allocate general and administrative costs to funds and entities.
• Record bank activity, deposits, transfers, payroll, and entries.
• Ensure receipts are coded according to budgets.
• Coordinate local grant reconciliations and reimbursements.
• Assist in tracking costs to grants, funds, and entities and in reporting to grant bodies.
• Prepare reconciliations of bank and balance sheet accounts and participate in month-end processes.
• Assist in annual budget, audits, and other compliance filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multitasking

Financial data analysis

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.

Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a full-time Staff Accountant.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years related experience in general accounting.


• Familiarity with the operations of an educational institution preferred.


• Experience in Nonprofit Accounting and grant reimbursement preferred.


• Associate degree in accounting, business, or finance, preferred but not required with applicable experience.


• Self-starter, attention to detail, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.


• Proficiency in analyzing, reporting, and recording financial data.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Indianapolis

Job Tasks:

• Track and allocate general and administrative costs to respective funds and entities.


• Record bank activity, deposits, transfers, payroll, and miscellaneous entries.


• Ensure receipts are coded in accordance with budgets.


• Coordinate local grant reconciliations and reimbursements.


• Assist with tracking and allocation of costs to respective grants, funds, and entities.


• Assist in preparation of required reporting to various grant awarding bodies.


• Filing all documentation as needed.


• Manage vendors and print annual 1099 tax forms.


• Prepare various reconciliations of bank and balance sheet accounts.


• Participate in month end process and functions.


• Assist in preparation of the annual budget, audit, and other compliance filings as needed.


• Pull reports or files as needed.


• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the schools.

Other Functions:

• Pull reports or files as needed.


• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the schools.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in underserved students' lives.


• Competitive salary and benefits options.


• Employer contributions to retirement plans.


• Referral bonuses.


• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers.

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.