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Accountant
Location:
New York, NY
Division/Dept.:
Charter/ Finance
Position Summary:
Edison Schools is organized into regional business units called Area Financial Management Units (AFMUs) that manage the financial and accounting responsibilities of a group of schools including payroll and accounts payable processing, budget management, general ledger monitoring, student enrollment tracking and statutory compliance. The Accountant works within the AFMU to cover all accounting duties and will report directly to the head of the group, the Area Financial Manager (AFM).
The ideal candidate will possess an Accounting Degree along with experience in public accounting and in the education or governmental fields.
Special Skills/Experience Required:
Duties:
· Review General Ledger monthly
· Calculate and post accruals and reclassifications monthly
· Reconcile payroll and benefits monthly
· Reconcile petty cash activity
· Forecast revenues & expenses monthly
· Prepare monthly reports (in statutory governmental formats) to remain in compliance with categorical grants, food service, after-school programs, etc.
· Support the revenue collection process and prepare invoices where appropriate
· Back up to Area Financial Manager in managing staff
Required Skills:
· B.S. Accounting/Finance
· Approximately 5 years of accounting or audit experience
· Strong Microsoft Excel skills
· Strong financial reporting skills, including the ability to report results in multiple statutory formats
· Ability to multi-task
· Experience in reconciling account activity
· Knowledge of A/P processing
· Knowledge of payroll processing
Related Experience:
· QuickBooks
· Knowledge of budgeting process
· Experience in state and local government accounting and financial reporting
· Ability to work independently within defined parameters
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
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