Staff Accountant at Intrinsic Schools

Intrinsic Schools

Intrinsic Schools is a charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our downtown campus, we currently serve students in grades 9-10 as we grow toward 9-12. Our student demographics are 90% students of color, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities.

Why Intrinsic

We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. Our goal is to prepare all students for post-secondary success as demonstrated by high quality student work, growth on assessments and "noncognitive" factors such as empathy, student independence, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

About the Opportunity

This newly created role will be part of the cross-campus Finance team, directly supporting the Director of Finance and Operations.  Position will be located at Intrinsic’s Downtown campus in the loop and is year round, Monday-Friday.  

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close for each campus, as well as the consolidation of the charter network financials; 
• Ensure all day-to-day accounting transactions and activities are recorded within the accounting system;
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies;
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations, and review daily cash drawer reconciliations from each campus to ensure accuracy;
• Posting of other cash receipts, disbursements, deposits;
• Posting of credit card payoffs and weekly credit card transaction reconciliations;
• Maintain vendor masterfile and prepare annual 1099 reports/filings;
• Assist in preparing annual audit deliverables and requests; 
• Ad Hoc reporting and analysis;
• Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing and other payroll/benefit administration duties;
• Assist with various compliance deliverables;
• Additional duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of accounting experience,public accounting or relevant bookkeeping experience preferred
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and internal controls
• Able to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Able to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize work
• Tech savvy and proficient with accounting ERP systems and interfacing applications, Google applications, Microsoft Excel, etc
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional attitude, highly solutions oriented, and strong work ethic

Annual salary range - $50,000 to $65,000 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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