School Finance Consultant; Accountant Level

Finance Consultant (Accountant)

Join the CESO team

At CESO, we partner with organizations to provide reliable, accurate financial support that helps them operate with confidence. We’re looking for a Finance Consultant (Accountant) to deliver day-to-day accounting support for our clients, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and well-maintained.

This position requires public school district experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on accounting work, working directly with clients, and supporting strong financial foundations across multiple organizations.

As a Finance Consultant (Accountant), you’ll provide core accounting support for assigned clients. You’ll handle transaction processing, reconciliations, and close support while collaborating with internal team members to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities for assigned clients, including journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Maintain accurate general ledger records for client entities
• Prepare and complete monthly account reconciliations

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes for clients
• Prepare supporting schedules and basic financial reports
• Ensure documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready

• Communicate professionally with client contacts regarding accounting items and requests
• Respond to client questions in a timely and clear manner
• Coordinate with internal team members to support client needs

• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls
• Identify and flag discrepancies, issues, or improvement opportunities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and dependable
• Comfortable managing accounting tasks for multiple clients
• A clear and professional communicator
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Experience working with public school districts, clients or multiple entities is required
• 1–4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Familiarity with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and AP/AR
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel
• Must successfully complete a background and reference check

• Pay Range: $90,000-$105,000
• As a full‑time employee, you will have access to the following benefits:
  • Health, dental, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off + paid holidays
• Location:
  
  Remote/Hybrid

At CESO, we believe great client service starts with strong fundamentals and trust. As an Accountant, you’ll play a key role in helping our clients feel confident in their financial records while working alongside a collaborative, people‑first team.