What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at BASIS Ed?
The BASIS Ed Central Office is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Accountant!
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Regional Accounting Supervisor with reconciliations for the monthly close process, Monthly journal entries and other special projects.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Certifications and Credentials: Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounting.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Knowledge of the accounting principles and practices.
- In-depth knowledge and experience of general accounting principles.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read and understand financial forms and reports.
- Proficient with Sage Intacct, preferred.
- High standard of attention to detail.
- Microsoft Office skills with Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Knowledge and understanding of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
- Knowledge and understanding of bonds and grants a plus Strong reconciliation abilities.
- Solid understanding of accrual vs cash accounting.
- Solid understanding of how AP, AR and GL link together and interface.
- Must be inquisitive and not afraid to ask questions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all Statement of Financial Position accounts.
- Review Statement of Activities accounts for accuracy and identify any variances.
- Prepare general journal entries.
- Analyze, identify, and investigate account variances.
- Prepare and review fixed assets reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate account balances.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Salary:
- Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
- BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Employer paid medical and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- Ability to add dependents
- 401k with partial match that grows over time
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.
*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.
