Accountant I

Overview

This role is responsible for verifying and entering revenue and expense transactions in support of academy operations. The Accountant I will primarily focus on either Payables or Receivables, with cross-training to provide additional support in the other function as needed.

Department: Finance
Location: Phoenix Home Office
Reports to: Director of Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: $60,000–$73,000

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and approve all academy invoices
• Review, code, and approve all credit card transactions in Concur
• Enter all credit card transactions into Financial Edge monthly
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations
• Gain proficiency with Concur and provide support to academy staff
• Administer the book deposit process
• Reconcile Financial Edge with Raiser's Edge monthly
• Work to reconcile the pledges receivable account monthly (Great Hearts Arizona)
• Maintain and prepare necessary entries for all balance sheet accounts, including:
  • Accrued accounts payable
  • Accrued payroll
  • Accrued performance pay
  • Book deposit reconciliation
  • Deferred revenue (including senior trip)
  • Debt
• Responsible for the monthly close process; ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile and prepare intercompany entry (rebillings)
• Support academy lease agreements, including:
  • Recording short-term and long-term liabilities
  • Recording revenue
  • Managing sublease agreements
• Assist with annual financial audits, including schedule preparation and interaction with auditors
• Monitor cash balances at academies
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and researching questions as they arise
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies and procedures
• Ensure accounting practices comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Maintain financial files in accordance with standard retention requirements
• Other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (minimum requirement)
• Prefer 2+ years of accounting/finance work experience
• Education in the education field is preferred

Skills & Qualifications

• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate approach
• Solid understanding of accounting and related activities
• Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members, PSO members, and academy staff
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; QuickBooks experience is a plus
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Physical Functions

Requires standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution
• Retirement planning: competitive 401(k) with employer match

Location

Phoenix Home Office

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer.