What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at The Center for Black Educator Development Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Staff Accountant
Reports To : Director of Finance
Salary Range : $50,000 - $65,000
Location : Remote
About the Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development exists to (re)build a national Black Teacher Pipeline to achieve educational and racial justice by ensuring there is equity in the recruiting, training, hiring, and retention of quality educators that reflect the cultural background and share common socio-political interests of the students they serve. Launched in June 2019, the Center for Black Educator Development is revolutionizing education by dramatically increasing the number of Black educators so that low-income Black and other disenfranchised students can reap the full benefits of a quality public education. Learn about our key strategies to build a national Black Teacher Pipeline by visiting our website at www.thecenterblacked.org.
About the Position
The Staff Accountant reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for all accounting activities. The Staff Accountant will support the month-end close, financial reporting, and the year-end financial audits. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, highly organized, a team player, has strong analytical skills, and technical knowledge of accounting systems and softwares such as Sage Intacct, Quickbooks, bill.com, and ADP.
Responsibilities include :
Supporting the monthly close process, including bank and investment reconciliations, journal entries, grants and contributions accounting, and accounts payable
Assist Payroll and Finance Support, includes payroll and payroll processing back up
Developing and documenting business and accounting procedures, policies, workflows, and dashboards
Assist Director of Finance in preparing and disseminating timely and accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders
Assist Director of Finance in preparing the annual financial statements and footnotes
Assist Director of Finance in coordinating and handling preparation, review, and filing of Federal forms 990, 5500, and 1099s
Ensure financial information is prepared in accordance with the organization's policy, GAAP, and IRS regulations
Management of or participation in special projects
Other duties as required
Background and experience expectations :
Bachelor’s Degree OR minimum five (5) years of accounting experience, non-profit and / or public accounting experience preferred; Public education and charter school experience preferred
Minimum one (1) year of payroll experience required
Experience with Sage Intacct and / or Quickbooks preferred
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
Experience with financial statement preparation
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and planning skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Other work requirements :
Must have access to a dedicated workspace, phone, and internet access
What We Offer
We promote professional growth and development by providing access to :
A competitive salary and benefits package
Additional employee benefits include :
Healthcare : medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement savings program
Paid time off and holiday schedule
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible work environment
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
