Senior Accountant

Posted: Continuous 2012-07-08
SHOP (support hub of Perspectives)
 

Senior Accountant

Job Description

v   Reconcile bank accounts each month including coding of all deposits and proper classification of any outstanding checks, wires, etc.

v   Prepare and post journal entries required to ensure accounts are properly stated. Maintains organizational level trial balance.

v   Prepare monthly reconciliation of general ledger payroll liability and expense accounts to ensure accounts are properly stated.

v   Reconcile general ledger pledge receivable accounts to the subsidiary ledger Raisers Edge each month.

v   Reconcile general ledger contributed revenue to Raiser's Edge.

v   Prepare monthly analysis of employee benefits to ensure vendor invoices are correctly stated and properly recorded in the general ledger.

v   Prepare monthly internal financial reports to schools.

v   Prepare and post accounts receivable/revenue for food program each month during the school.   Reconcile state billings to the general ledger.

v   Maintain schedules of fixed assets and depreciation. Ensure accounts are properly stated in the general ledger.  

v   Assists in the preparation and development of internal policies and procedures.

v   Reconciliation of balance sheet and/or expense accounts as assigned.

v   Assist with preparation of the annual budget as assigned.

v   Preparation of any audit schedules as assigned.

v   Prepare any financial reports as assigned.

v   Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Purchasing Responsibilities

v   Assist Controller in setup of Purchasing System

v   Assist Controller in training of users of the system

v   Assist as needed in daily operations and functionality of purchasing system

v   Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (staff, administration, auditors, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction

v   Reviews requisitions and purchase orders as assigned to ensure completeness and accuracy of processing

v   Process requisitions and purchase orders as needed as well as when any agent is absent

v   Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the purchasing system

v   Other responsibilities as assigned by Controller

QUALIFICATIONS:

ü   Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting required.

ü   Minimum of (3) years or more of accounting experience required.

ü   Non-profit accounting experience is preferred.

ü   Public Accounting experience is welcomed.

ü   Strong analytical and accounting experience is required.

ü   Ability to pay close attention to detail and extremely accurate in terms of financial reporting.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

·          Solid knowledge of GAAP

·          Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required

·          Must possess strong verbal and written skills

·          Knowledge of Blackbaud/Financial Edge is also helpful

Perspectives Charter Schools


601 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60605
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