Staff Accountant

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Perspectives Charter Schools Network - Chicago, IL
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Finance
Description
About Perspectives Charter Schools
All Perspectives Charter Schools will provide scholars with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life®, preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life. All of Perspectives Charter Schools achieved Level 1 or 2+ this year. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois, Perspectives has a long record of preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. Our five schools across the South Side of Chicago offer an education that combines character development and academic rigor through the A Disciplined Life® education model. Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school, enroll in college, and persist in college at a rate above the national average. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hard-working, creative, and compassionate colleagues.
Perspectives' Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
We are committed to reducing barriers and fostering an anti-racist, non-discriminatory and inclusive environment by internalizing our core values of A Disciplined Life® and ensuring that our practices allow our diverse population of students and staff to grow, thrive, and excel.
Job Purpose
Providing support to the Finance and Payroll department with specific responsibility for recording, updating and reconciling financial information; providing instructions and/or accounting support to other personnel in accordance with established financial practices. Manage accounts payable, process Payroll, health benefits and other accounts reconciliations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Record monthly revenue including CPS, Title, ESSER, E-Rate, Contributions, Student fees, and rent revenue
• Record monthly prepaid and other expenses, capital leases, interest and amortization journal entries, maintain reconciliations
• Record monthly investment earnings and income. Reconcile investment accounts
• Assist in month end closing
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Process employee contributions in Chicago Teacher's Pension Fund and 403(b) plan systems
• Complete benefits reconciliation
• Accounts Payable Support - assist with check issuance and ACH processing as needed, record invoices in Financial Edge
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Exhibits a strong commitment to ethos of Perspectives Charter Schools by thriving to live by 26 principles of A Disciplined Life®

• 2 - 4 years of Accounting experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Critical thinking, well-organized, self-starter
• Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; Oracle and Financial Edge experience is a plus
• Strong problem solving skills, basic knowledge of accounting principles, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of applicable general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Competencies

• Critical thinking
• Organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-Starter
• Professional communication
• Reliable

Benefits Summary: Perspectives offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, short and long term disability, life insurance, 403B, and the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.
Perspectives Charter Schools works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.