Sr Accountant

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest‑performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real‑world readiness and preparing them for college or career after graduation.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

To join a team of people with the mission:
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for compiling financial information and performing accounting functions for Charter Schools USA and subsidiaries within established deadlines.

• Performs bank reconciliations
• Prepares and posts journal entries
• Performs balance sheet account reconciliations
• Create and update Excel worksheets as part of the ledger reconciliations, using advanced Excel features
• Generates monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements for several subsidiaries
• Work closely with independent auditors during the annual financial audit by providing supporting documentation, explanations of transactions and processes, and any additional information requested
• Interact with various departments to obtain current information
• Review financing contracts, lease agreements, and other documents to ensure that all transactions are recorded correctly and timely
• Assist with budget/forecast preparation
• Perform ad‑hoc projects or reporting as needed

• Related experience in construction, development, or real estate industries
• Exposure to GAAP rules
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports company’s goals and strategic priorities
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; as unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image
• Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents
• Establishes a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion while insisting on the highest level of quality
• Shows reliable attendance, punctuality, and follows instructions, soliciting feedback to improve performance
• Consistently seeks ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness; strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills with all constituents; demonstrates courtesy, professionalism, and helpfulness; handles sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including presentations and phone etiquette; negotiates and influences effectively
• Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K‑12 schools and charter school law

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred
• Up to 5 years of related experience
• Computer basics – MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in Excel at the intermediate/advanced level
• Familiar with Solomon accounting software is a plus
• Commitment to company values
• CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above requirements
• May perform other duties assigned

Usual office working conditions.

• No physical exertion required
• Travel within or outside the state
• Light work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education