Job Summary

EdisonLearning, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Staff Accountant. This position will be based out of our Headquarters Office.

About EdisonLearning

EdisonLearning is the largest wholly minority-owned business in the online education space, and we are led by the industry’s most diverse leadership team. EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The company’s comprehensive content, resources and support include 150 full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearning’s work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.

Our organization’s growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people – both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company – making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.

The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values

Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilience—provide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant assists in maintaining the general ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records, assists in maintaining financial records, performing various account reconciliations, assists in developing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets for various accounting and financial projects.

Essential Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

School Support and Financial Reporting

• Assists in the preparation of the annual budgets in collaboration with each school principal and appropriate EdisonLearning leadership team members to insure that each school is set up for student and staff success while staying within budgetary constraints to ensure the ongoing financial wellbeing of the organization;
• Timely and accurate preparation and entry of all monthly journal entries including but not limited to: revenue accruals, payroll transactions, banking transactions, prepaid expenses, depreciation and expense accruals.
• Assist with monthly financial reports for the charter board and Districts in accordance with EdisonLearning’s contractual obligations;
• Assists with the reconciliation of vendor statements;
• Assists with annual and other periodic finance related reports for the charter board and Districts in accordance with EdisonLearning’s contractual obligations;
• Assists Grant Manager by providing financial documentation for grant reporting as needed;
• Work with team members to improve efficiencies and accuracies as needed;
• Assists in gathering documentation and preparing necessary schedules for the school audits;
• Assist finance team members as needed to insure that all tasks/deliverables are completed accurately and timely.

Key Relationships:

• Internal: EdisonLearning, Inc. VP Finance and Treasurer, Accounting Manager, HR/Payroll and School Leadership & Support Services team members, School Principals.
• External: District Finance Staff, Charter Board, Auditors and Vendors.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Thinks ahead to set up projects in advance and maps execution of the plan
• Must be able to process repetitive and normal transactions in an expedited manner while simultaneously working to resolve non-repetitive or problematic issues;
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency by prioritizing and following through on commitments;
• Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and seeks assistance in addressing these obstacles;
• Attention to detail;
• Knowledge of accounting theories and principals;
• Confront challenging issues in a professional manner, offer solutions and be ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute hands-on when needed;
• Proactively approaches others with a view to engage in dialogue and build strong working relationships;
• Builds a shared understanding of goals and targets necessary for successful achievement of strategy;
• Demonstrates ability to work independently;
• Record of strong follow-through and responsiveness.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting;
• Public or private accounting experience, fund accounting experience a plus;
• Intermediate competency in Excel;
• Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.

Benefits and other Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life/AD&D – company paid
• Voluntary – Life/AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous time off schedule (Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time)
• Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Assistance
• Employer Paid Teladoc Mental Health support network
• Perks at Work discount site

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of EdisonLearning, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment,