Corporate Staff Accountant II

POSITION:
Corporate Staff Accountant II

LOCATION:

Great Hearts Phoenix Home Office, 4717 E Hilton Ave. Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85034

REPORTS TO:

Senior Accounting ManagerEEO Classification:
ProfessionalFLSA Status:
Salaried, Exempt SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$75,000

About Great Hearts Academies Great Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.

Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.What does Great Hearts have to offer?

We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff:

Comprehensive Health Coverage:
Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.

Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.

Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture:
Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Duties & Responsibilities Great Hearts is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join its dynamic and growing team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for the general accounting and financial reporting functions at the home office and is the initial liaison between the home office and the schools.

The right candidate will be detailed oriented with strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

Primary responsibilities include:

Maintain the general ledgers and complete monthly close for the home office, including preparing and processing journal entries, reconciling accounts and reviewing cash transactions, expenditure charges and transfers. Coordinate with finance/accounting staff located at all states that maintain a Great Hearts presence.

Accurately process payroll entry after each bi-weekly payroll including program codes to ensure accurate reporting

Entering credit cards for home office employees and ensuring card holders comply with the business expense policy. Confirming coding, approvals and all pertinent information is included in the download into the accounting system.

Assist with annual financial audits including schedule preparation and interaction with auditors

Monitor cash balances at home office

Create and process bank cash transfers between the main operating account and the various school accounts. Create and process other bank cash transfers as needed.

Provide financial reports and schedules to various parts of the Great Hearts Organization Provide excellent customer service; respond to inquiries and research questions as they arise

Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies and procedures

Monitor and assist with grant compliance and reporting

Ensure accounting practices comply with generally accepted accounting principles

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies and Strengths The Corporate Staff Accountant position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to a unique organization which is changing K-12 education in this country. While experience in education is not a requirement, Great Hearts is seeking people who are passionate and committed to K-12 education reform.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required

Experience in school finance desired

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships

Detailed oriented with strong organization and time management skills

Demonstrated professionalism and responsible enough to take ownership of projects

Advanced proficiency with…