Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Finance the Staff GL Accountant I position will perform a wide variety of accounting duties, effectively communicate with peers, handle both routine and non-routine tasks and continuously work to improve internal processes.

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Job Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly and annual close activities that include account reconciliation, journal entries, fixed asset management, cash flows and other related duties
• Budgeting activities that include budget creation, monitoring and synthesizing of information to management
• Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of technical reports for various government agencies at the federal, state and local levels
• Use of technical accounting system(s) to record accounting transactions, create ad hoc financial reports and monitor GL activity
• Support with annual financial interim and final audit activities
• Other projects as assigned

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Desired Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of accounting experience
• 1+ years General Ledger (GL) accounting experience
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting or related field
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Prior experience with Education or non-profit accounting, preferably with California charter schools
• Ability to explain or describe a topic, issue or problem to your audience effectively and concisely
• Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, ERP software (We use NetSuite) or other enterprise systems
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work effectively and collaboratively with groups that are both within and outside of your functional area

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.