Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant position will support the Accounting Manager on all aspects of accounting functions including, but not limited to month end ledger close and reporting, supporting the accounts payable / receivable functions of schools or Home Office, preparing materials for the annual audit process and working closely with the Finance team.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the members of the team to ensure accurate recording of the financial operations of the organization and assist with team initiatives and projects as needed.

Regular communication with school-based staff handling multiple school locations (for Home Office-communicate with HO departments).

Duties & Responsibilities :

Manage accounting functions for the multiple schools within the Uncommon Schools organization

Maintain financial record keeping and reporting systems

Oversee receivables, payables, cash receipts, and cash disbursements transactions

Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger and make adjusting entries as needed

Produce accrual based accurate and timely monthly financial statements including balance sheets, profit / loss statements, and transaction reports

Review donations and grants received and record applying non-profit accounting rules as needed

Prepare and post journal entries including monthly and yearly closing entries

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and follow up on unusual items

Perform monthly ledger closing and reconcile ledger accounts

Prepare information and provide support to outside accountants for 990 filing

Prepare accounting records and workpapers for annual audit

Maintain fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules

Maintain monthly rent and lease schedules and updated on an annual basis or as needed per contracted terms

Maintain and enforce Uncommon’s fiscal policies and procedures and other internal guidelines

Conduct research required for strategic team initiatives, special projects, and other special requests

Perform various accounting, administrative and other related duties as assigned and required by the role