Staff Accountant

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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 Required Skills & Abilities: In-depth understanding of accounting principles Strong ability to read, understand, and identify issues in financial statements Experience with accounting systems. (Work Day preferred) Experience working in a multi-site organization preferred Skilled in use of MS Excel Proficient in MS Office Suite Strong communication skills; written and verbal Focused, keen attention to detail and follow-through Strong organization, time management and work prioritization skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work well on a team and participate in team initiatives and projects Ability to work autonomously, as well as take direction as needed Education Requirements: Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or related area Experience Requirements: Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience (non-profit organization a plus) Knowledge of non-profit accounting rules applicable to donations and grants received (a plus) Experience in K-12 public education preferred. Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

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