Sr Accountant

Charter Schools USA

Baton Rouge, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Balance Sheet, Best Practices, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Construction, Corporate Policies, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Quality Management, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Solomon, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
1 day ago

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real‑world readiness and preparing them for college or a career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.Job PurposeTo join a team of people with the mission of Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Senior Accountant you will be responsible for compiling financial information and performing accounting functions for Charter Schools USA and its subsidiaries within established deadlines.How You Will Impact EducationPerform bank reconciliationsPrepare and post journal entriesPerform balance sheet account reconciliationsCreate and update Excel worksheets as part of ledger reconciliations, using advanced Excel featuresGenerate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for several subsidiariesWork closely with independent auditors during the annual financial audit, providing supporting documentation, explanations of transactions and processes, and any information requestedInteract with various departments to obtain current informationReview financing contracts, lease agreements, and other documents to ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and timelyAssist with budget and forecast preparationPerform ad hoc projects or reporting as neededRequired Qualifications and SkillsRelated experience in construction, development, or real‑estate industriesExposure to GAAP rulesDemonstrated enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company, and support of the company's goals and strategic prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization, with sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public imageAbility to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple prioritiesPreparedness to prepare and analyze complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documentsEstablishes a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion while insisting on the highest level of qualityReliability in attendance, punctuality, following instructions, responding to management direction, and soliciting feedback to improve performanceCommitment to research, evaluate, and implement best practices to improve quality and accuracyExcellent oral, written, and active‑listening communication skills, and ability to negotiate, influence, and maintain professional phone etiquetteGood knowledge of company and departmental policies and proceduresKnowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K‑12 schools and charter school lawJob RequirementsBachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferredUp to five years of related experienceComputer basics: MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Skilled in Excel at the intermediate or advanced levelFamiliarity with Solomon accounting software is a plusCommitment to company valuesCSUSA may consider appropriate alternatives to the above requirementsMay perform other duties assignedPhysical DemandsNo physical exertion requiredTravel within or outside the stateLight work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objectsFLSA Overtime CategoryJob is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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