Now Hiring!! Accountant I

ACCOUNTANT I

BASIC FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the Finance Administrator, the Accountant I position will perform a wide variety of accounting duties, effectively communicate with peers, handle both routine and non-routine tasks and continuously work to improve internal processes.

Responsibilities:
• Monthly, quarterly and annual close activities that include account reconciliation, journal entries, fixed asset management, cash flows and other related duties
• Budgeting activities that include budget creation, monitoring and synthesizing of information to management
• Ensure compliance with various restricted fund requirements of state and federal agencies by analyzing monthly expenditures of personnel and non-personnel related expenses
• Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of technical reports for various government agencies at the federal, state and local levels
• Use of technical accounting system(s) to record accounting transactions, create ad hoc financial reports and monitor GL activity
• Support with annual financial interim and final audit activities
• Other projects as assigned

Desired Qualifications:
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Prior experience with non-profit accounting, preferably with California charter schools
• Ability to explain or describe a topic, issue or problem to your audience effectively and concisely
• Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, ERP software or other enterprise systems
• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting or related field
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work effectively and collaboratively with groups that are both within and outside of your functional area