Corporate Staff Accountant II

Overview

This role is for a Corporate Staff Accountant II supporting general accounting and financial reporting for the home office, and serving as an initial liaison between the home office and the schools.

• Location: Great Hearts Phoenix Home Office, 4717 E Hilton Ave. Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85034
• Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager
• EEO Classification: Professional
• FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
• Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain general ledgers and complete the home office monthly close, including:
  • Preparing and processing journal entries
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Reviewing cash transactions, expenditure charges, and transfers
• Coordinate with finance/accounting staff located at all states that maintain a GreatHearts presence
• Accurately process payroll entry after each bi-weekly payroll, including program codes, to ensure accurate reporting
• Enter credit card transactions for home office employees and ensure card holders comply with the business expense policy, including confirming coding, approvals, and all pertinent information included in the download into the accounting system
• Assist with annual financial audits, including schedule preparation and interaction with auditors
• Monitor cash balances at the home office
• Create and process bank cash transfers between the main operating account and various school accounts, 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 by responding to inquiries and researching 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

Requirements

• 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 responsibility to take ownership of projects
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Blackbaud Financial Edge: Adaptive and/or SAP Concur systems experience a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision and multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in school finance
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge: Adaptive and/or SAP Concur systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with minimal employee contribution
• Retirement planning: competitive 401(k) with employer match

Location & Additional Details

• Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer.