Accountant I

Paramount Schools of Excellence is seeking an Accountant I to support its finance operations. The role focuses on accounts payable vouchers, deposit processing, credit card transactions, account reconciliations, grant processes, audit workpapers, and related administrative support.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and review incoming invoices and deposits for accuracy and completeness
• Create payment vouchers and code invoices to appropriate school/department, grant, and general account accurately and efficiently to ensure that payables are paid timely
• Prepare the Organization’s credit card expenses: code credit card charges to proper grant and general ledger account, collect invoices/receipts from cardholders, reconcile credit card expenditures monthly
• Collaborate with other members of the Finance team to ensure successful execution of grant process
• Review accounting data for accuracy and compliance with SBOA. Reconcile accounts to detail. Determine required general ledger entries
• Seek out ways to improve financial processes. Demonstrate a desire to improve quality, speed, and efficiency
• Participate in monthly budget meetings, as needed, to provide progress reports to school principals and receive instruction
• Prepare work papers and provide information that supports the annual financial audit
• Provide additional clerical and administrative support, as needed

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or Associate's degree with a minimum of two years of accounting-related experience is recommended
• Prior experience with school and/or non-profit grants management and finance is required
• Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections
• Possess good knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues
• Strong command over written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of basic accounting and accounts receivable
• Ability to learn industry specific software
• Ability to work in task-driven environment
• Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent organizational and proactive problem-solving skills
• Active listening skills and with ability to follow-through tasks at hand
• Must be a team player with the ability to work independently