Junior Accountant

Overview

This role involves supporting the organization’s accounting and financial reporting as a Junior Accountant. The position is 12-month, with an immediate start and compensation of $26.40 – $31.68, Home Office Grade 4. The position reports to the Director of Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries for:
  • Payroll accruals
  • Accounts payable accruals
  • Adjustments and transactions related to credit card receipts and fees
• Review and analyze bank accounts and service charges
• Conduct financial analysis by producing analysis of historical and projected financial information and presenting findings to management to support budgeting and decision-making
• Analyze, prepare, and distribute periodic special project reports
• Coordinate financial performance dialogue with campus leadership and leaders of Home Office teams related to special project reporting
• Assist with financial compliance reporting
• Assist with maintaining the chart of accounts
• Execute construction and fixed asset accounting
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements (Must Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, professional experience
• 1–3 years in financial accounting and reporting responsibility
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team and/or highly collaborative environment
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Detail-oriented and self-directed, with an ability to act as an initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker
• Dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience with GAAP reporting
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting and public sector finance
• Public education business and finance experience
• Experience with Tyler Munis
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $26.40 – $31.68, Home Office Grade 4
• Insurance: Health and supplemental insurance options, including:
  • A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes a $50 employer-paid Health Savings Account contribution
  • Supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc.
  • Eligibility: Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for the full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off: Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to system closures during the Academic Calendar
• Paid Leave Programming: Paid leave for medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure
• Professional Development: Ongoing professional development with investment in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and continued training

Location

Houston, Texas

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.