AppleTree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. To accomplishthis mission, we focus exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education. We provide free, full-day publiccharter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 12 locations across Washington, DC,employing our innovative and award winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR). Thisinstructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach”, “How to Teach”and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. Wecontinuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners andother stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriateinstruction.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the Controller with a wide variety of functions which include ensuring

the daily activities of the AppleTree Institute accounting department run smoothly and efficiently. The

Staff Accountant will prepare financial reports and analysis to support senior management as well as

support the operation and administrative functions of the Finance team. The incumbent will work

closely with AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School (AELPCS) staff to promote AppleTree’s

Mission.

What you’ll do… 

• Prepare the monthly balance sheet and income statement.

• Prepare supporting schedules for specific general ledger accounts; analyze and reconcile specified balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

• Monthly bank reconciliations.

• Responsible for the intercompany expense reconciliation between AppleTree Institute (ATI) and AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School (AELPCS).

• Manage the Expensify platform. This includes setting up users (employees only), approval routes and training staff. Expensify is used for company credit card transactions and employee reimbursements.

• Manage the accounts payable platform -Anybill (accounts payable automated platform). This includes setting up vendors, users, approval routes, importing invoices for payment processing, reviewing and approving invoices to assure correct GL coding and managing voided checks.

• Help maintain Sage Intaact (accounting software) by creating vendors, customers, and employee files for check/invoice processing.

• Assist in audit preparations, gather necessary information and documents.

• Generate 1099 and 1096 forms at the end of the calendar year.

• Assist in monthly and ad-hoc reporting as required.

What we’re looking for… 

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

● Minimum of three or more years experience in accounting or other related business areas. ● Demonstrated understanding of accounting practices and principles. 

● Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Work, Google Apps. 

● Proactive problem solving skills. 

● Effective time management skills, self- motivated, critical attention to detail and deadlines. ● Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 

● Self-motivated, high initiative and able to work with minimal supervision. 

● Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked and fast paced environment with firm deadlines. ● Experience with budget preparation and budgetary control. 

● Experience with Sage Intaact-Accounting software, Anybill/Paypool, Expensify is a plus.

What’s in it for you… 

● Competitive Salary 

● Employee Health Benefits that are in the 95th percentile of other schools in the District ● Fully covered Dental 

● Benefits for you and all eligible dependents 

● Fully covered Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life insurance with buy-up options 

● Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to 4 eligible dependents 

● Competitive Paid Time Off, including early close Mental Health Days 

● 5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not) ● AppleTree Scholarship to pay for continued education 

● Network Professional Development Opportunities 

Note

The preceding description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role and is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities requiredof aStaff Accountant. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 

AppleTree’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement 

At AppleTree, we endeavor to foster an environment where each person’s true self and experience is welcome. We believe that only with a diverse and inclusive environment can you truly celebrate and support all students, families, and staff. Our commitment to diversity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, and heritages share their various perspectives with one another.