Charter Impact empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients to support their communities. We are a remote first company growing on a national scale and are continuously seeking qualified candidates to join us. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals who are committed to supporting the team in an environment of growth and change.
Role Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing daily accounting tasks for multiple complex clients, primarily nonprofits in the charter school industry, and works alongside a fast-paced team of accounting professionals. Responsibilities include performing general ledger account and bank reconciliation with the assistance of the Accounting Associates, preparing journal entries and financial statements, completing all grant compliance reports and budget-to-actual variance reports, client interaction, resolving client, governmental agency and auditor inquires. This position reports to an Accounting Manager and provides ongoing career growth opportunities with experiential training and development.
This position is remote to candidates based in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT and/or WA.
Responsibilities
Cash Maintenance
Review weekly bank reconciliations and cash position reports prepared by the Accounting Associate
Record all inter-company transactions and transfers
Review other work performed by the Accounting Associate
Assist with entry and review of other monthly transactions as needed
Communicate with management regarding cash flow issues and potential courses of action
Month-End Closing
Perform month-end close procedures and prepare financial statements as needed
Enter and post journal entries
Record appropriate monthly accruals
Reconcile inter-company accounts
Perform analysis and provide reasoning for variances
Prepare various schedules for balance sheet support including amortization and fixed asset schedules
Other Financial Reporting
Complete all grant compliance reports and budget-to-actual variance reports for assigned clients
Client Interaction
Perform new client onboarding
Provide new client training
Be a resource for clients when questions arise regarding banking, reporting and other accounting matters
Resolve inquiries from clients, governmental agencies and auditors
Other Duties
Assist in special projects and year-end audit schedule preparation
Be a resource for Accounting Associate on industry best practices
Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience preparing financial statements (full close)
Non-profit experience is a plus
CPA license or CPA-eligibility is a plus
Master's degree is a plus
Knowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping purposes, methods, and practices
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills; advanced Excel skills are a plus
Strong English grammar and communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to maintain, encourage, and participate in a collaborative team environment with clients and Charter Impact staff
Ability to adapt quickly to change
Ability to learn the rules, regulations, and technical procedures specific to processing payroll for non-profit organizations and charter schools
Ability to understand and follow directions independently
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and quickly
Ability to prepare a variety of accurate financial reports and summaries
Ability to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial documents
Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar Non-Profit Accounting systems is a plus
What's in it for You?
As a remote-first organization, we embrace flexibility and collaboration across teams. To support your success, we provide a company-issued laptop along with essential accessories, including a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, to help you create a productive remote workspace.
Opportunities to connect: Engage in frequent virtual and in-person team-building events.
Incredible colleagues: Work alongside a passionate team making a real impact.
Competitive compensation & benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match—and much more!
Generous paid time off: Receive 11 paid company holidays and a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
Employee Referral Bonus Program: Earn a bonus for successful referrals.
Charter Impact strives to be an employer of choice for highly motivated and mission-driven professionals. We are committed to fostering a team environment where all members work together to achieve common goals, and where staff are supported, challenged and inspired in their work.
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