Junior Accountant

<p class="p1"><em>As a pioneer in the Charter school movement,&nbsp;</em><em>CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education&nbsp;</em><em>management organizations in the United States,&nbsp;</em><em>providing a wide variety of educational choices&nbsp;</em><em>to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools&nbsp;</em><em>across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,&nbsp;</em><em>and Louisiana.</em></p> <strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong>

FL, Fort Lauderdale-Eduserve HQ

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA)

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.<br /><br /><strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> https://www.charterschoolsusa.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=394111&type=d

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Full-Time

Eduserve HQ-FL000

Overview: Reports to the Accounting Manager and assists with multiple duties in regards to accounting functions of Charter Schools USA within established deadlines. The Staff Accountant provides a wide variety of customer services for school locations.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes the following: Perform bank reconciliations, Prepare and post required journal entries, Review &amp; reconcile all balance sheet accounts, Prepare summary of significant events and budget variances</li> <li>Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations</li> <li>Work closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audit with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.</li> <li>Posting of accounts to the General Ledger for: Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable, Cash Disbursements, Payroll</li> <li>Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary.</li> <li>Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.</li> <li>Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.</li> <li>Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.</li> <li>1-3 years bookkeeping or other relevant accounting experience</li> <li>Computer Basics -- MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); proficiency in accounting software.</li> <li>Commitment to company values.</li> <li>Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.</li> <li>Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.</li> <li>Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.</li> <li>Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents.</li> <li>Establishes a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.</li> <li>Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.</li> <li>Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.</li> <li>Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.</li> <li>Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing; great phone etiquette.</li> <li>Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.</li> </ul>