Senior Accountant

Job Description:Provide support to the Director of Accounting and the finance department on many functions pertaining to Charter School operations and reporting.

Incumbents may perform any combination of the functions shown below.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*Preparation of complex financial, statistical, and analytical reports and statements to support the Charter Schools financial activities.

California school district accounting experience preferred.Experience working with ADP payroll.

Develop data from payroll to complete management reportsAssist Director of Accounting in preparing budgets and forecast for PPrepare daily, monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.Assist Director of Accounting to establish and implement processes to streamline department functions.

Manage fixed asset reporting module.

Assist in local, state, and federal reporting.

Coordinate all interim and unaudited actual reports and year end closing.Analyze and reconcile various State and Local funds.Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Federal and state compliance policies and regulationsGenerally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards (GAAP), Navision/Great Plains computer software, strong Excel user.Work well with all levels in finance and across department linesMeet all deadlines despite constant demands and interruptionsPrepare financial statementsWork under minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment and initiative in an environment of rapid changePerform advanced financial analyses and prepare complex financial studiesEffectively communicate in English, orally and in writingOperate personal computer and MS Office softwarePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; seeing to read, write and use the computer; kneeling and bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lifting moderately light objects.WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT:Office environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions; strict deadlines, some overtimeEducation and Experience:Minimum of 3 years experience at a public accounting firm.Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting, economics or finance Valid California Driver’s LicenseEmployment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearancePublic Accounting experience required*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive.

They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.