Accountant

Position Summary

As one of the senior members of the Business Office team, the Accountant is responsible to ensure accurate day-to-day accounting operations and reporting. This position is working from our Capital Campus Family Service Center in Harrisburg, PA.

• Coordinate annual audits
• Review journal entries
• Review the employee expense reports which includes semi-monthly employee personal reimbursements and monthly employee procurement cards
• Review family mentor stipends
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare, submit, and ensure accuracy for the Federal Program revenue and expenditure processing & quarterly reporting
• Coordinate with other departments the needs required for Federal Program funding and obtains all documentation for these required needs
• Oversee the annual federal monitoring for Federal Program funding
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis including fixed assets and prepaid tracking
• Reconcile and post all student related payments
• Review and make decisions on positive pay exceptions from the bank on a daily basis
• Prepare supplemental financial board reports
• Back-up to the rest of the accounting team and provide experience to the rest of the team
• Obtain and ensure all expenses follow the approval guidelines prior to payment
• Provide ad hoc reporting assistance to management
• Ensure development, maintenance & refinement of accounting processes
• Obtain CFE certification as well as PCSBS certification
• Provide insight and utilize forensic accounting skills on a routine basis
• Track and analyze G/L/vendor transactions for comparability on a routine basis
• Be the accounting software expert
• Maintain an updated comprehensive knowledge of the PDE chart of accounts for software records
• Other accounting and administrative duties as assigned as the department grows and changes with the School’s priorities

Competencies

• Previous Pennsylvania public school accounting experience preferred, other accounting experience considered
• Knowledge of accounting
• Highly detail-oriented and analytical
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment with a team player track record
• Able to multi-task and willing to assist and work with other staff
• Collaboration Skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to work effectively on your own with minimal supervision
• Excellent software skills, especially with Microsoft Office

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and other technology.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type

• Full-time
• Salary
• Exempt

Travel

• Travel may be required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or business related field with at least 5 years of relevant work experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid PA driver’s license & appropriate auto insurance coverage
• Updated clearances as required by PA for school employment

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrisburg, PA 17110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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