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 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 Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet the operational, educational, business, compliance, and student service needs of Altus Schools. Knowledge, Abilities, and Requirements: 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.