Democracy Prep Public Schools is hiring a
Senior Accountant

Summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking a Senior Accountant for a full-time position in Las Vegas, Nevada. The candidate will work remotely with occasional on-site visits and handle day-to-day accounting issues, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, cash flows, and balance sheet analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred
• 8+ plus years of experience in non-profit or private industry accounting, with track record of progressive accounting positions and responsibilities
• Thoroughly proficient in Microsoft Excel, with extensive knowledge of Intacct, FinancialEdge, Abila MIP or a similar accounting program
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and procedures
• Commitment to timely task completion, with ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines are essential
• Strong attention to detail, while multi-tasking successfully
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain all financial schedules related to revenue recognition, inter-company balances, rent, payroll, accruals, fixed assets and prepaid expenses
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of monthly bank reconciliations and create monthly cash flow statements
• Assist with management of state and federal grants, disbursements, guidelines and reporting
• Review the company’s financial data to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of financial budgets or forecasts
• Create financial reports and perform financial analysis for Senior Management, Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit Committees
• Work with external auditors to facilitate audit requests, prepare annual audit schedules and submissions, as well as IRS Form 990 reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and devise and implement financial policies and procedures to support such compliance
• Maintain positive vendor relationships, ensure vendor invoices are paid timely and accurately. Address vendor issues within appropriate time frames
• Direct staff workflow, ensuring that financial transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Support the CFO and Controller in managing the day-to-day activities of the accounting and finance department
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed
• On-site school visits and management meetings as required

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 403b retirement matching
• Parental leave
• A smartphone
• A laptop
• Competitive salary