CA Senior Accountant

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OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Accountant has a critical role in supporting Green Dot's mission to prepare students for college, leadership and life.

They will be the expert in charter school funding and be in charge of preparing charter school financial statements. They will have a thorough knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit organizations and will train and advise school sites on financial accounting matters.

The Senior Accountant will develop improved tools, processes, and approaches to ensure that work is done in the most effective and efficient manner.

This position is part of the financial team and reports to the Assistant Controller. The Accounting team plays a key role in the organization.

Their work is critical to informing decision-making, facilitating oversight and compliance, and training school-based staff.

This is a role serving as part of Green Dot California's central office team, primarily based in Los Angeles.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare bank entries and journal entries to support a cluster of schools including, but not limited to, weekly school site cash deposits, EFT receipts and revenue accruals

Prepare invoices for accounts receivable, and see through collection

Guarantee timely and accurate month-end close by meeting daily, weekly and monthly deadlines

Reconcile all items on the balance sheet on a monthly basis

Review transaction reports and financial statements and discuss with accounting team members and finance

Assist the compliance team in reviewing the classification and treatment of revenues and expenses related to special programs, to ensure all grant funds are utilized

Help schools prepare for audit visits, ensuring appropriate controls are in place so that all dollars are used to advance student outcomes

Provide answers and support to school and business managers so they can make informed school site decisions

Build relationships with school site and central office staff

Work with schools to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures

Be a part of the team and culture by participating in school related events and visits

Contribute to the development of a strong finance & accounting department that reflects operational best practices

Contribute to the creation and enhancement of financial policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with nonprofit accounting standards

Evaluate and enhance internal control processes, recommending improvements to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity

Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations, nonprofit compliance standards, and industry best practices, incorporating relevant updates into daily operations

Special projects and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you :

have a minimum of 3 years (5 years preferred) of progressive professional work experience in accounting or a related field

have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field

are a CPA (preferred)

have Workday experience (preferred)

have knowledge of procedures and internal controls of GAAP

have experience with non-profit audits, including federal, state, and local compliance (preferred

are able to maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels-including central office staff and school-site administrators and staff

are able to simultaneously manage multiple projects, while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details; meeting and / or exceeding project goals with the highest quality

have a high level of personal responsibility, a growth mindset, and an A+ work ethic

are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve

will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for this role is $82,000 - $88,000. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range.

To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents) :

PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision coverage - including 100% employee-only paid option (visit https : / / www.

mygreendotbenefits.com / for more information).

Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)

Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)

Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)

Wellness programs and resources

Financial planning / coaching access

Optional non-matching 401(k) plan

Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring)

Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases

Potential for annual bonuses

Potential for stipend work opportunities

Approved family care and / or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students :

15 days of paid time off during years 1-3 of service (20 days during years 4-6 and 25 days beyond 6 years of service)

An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year's holidays), as well as an additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)

3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

May be adjusted annually

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

We ask that you complete an online application at https : / / greendot.org / central-office-support / .

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices.

We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA