Accounting Manager
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Job Description
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for booking all journal entries related to payroll, fixed assets, debt and debt amortization. The individual will also be responsible for capital budgeting and helping construct financial reports out of Sage Intacct (accounting system). Further, the individual is expected to improve processes by utilizing technology (Excel, VBA, etc.). The individual will also be assigned technical accounting duties such as technical accounting research, therefore knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to research and understand ASC standards is a must. In addition, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for verifying all vendor changes and approving all credit card reports.
Additionally, it is important that the Accounting Manager has developed leadership skills and the ability to influence and take the initiative on projects, since they will be managing a small team. It is also critical that the Accounting Manager is well-aligned with:
Our values to champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and rise together
Our belief that all students will learn and achieve at high levels given the opportunity
And our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Train Staff Accountant on policies and procedures related to all relevant tasks
Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel – ability to write macros/VBA is a plus
Maintain PP&E ledger
Verify all vendor additions to the master vendor record through the use of LexisNexis
Approve and verify all credit card transactions
Work with outside parties for construction projects related to new buildings
Work directly with Director of Finance on capital budgeting projections
Work directly with Finance group to develop required reports out of Sage Intacct
Ability to understand databases and analyze data to provide analysis to Finance Leadership Team (Assistant Controller, Controller, MD of FP&A, CFO, DCFO)
Develop relationships with all departments at SSP (Central Administration)
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable process assist when required
Maintain bank accounts, perform all bank reconciliations with help from Staff Accountant
Maintain General Ledger system
Perform monthly close procedures
Write accounting white papers concerning new accounting policies
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required – preferably in Accounting
Deep belief in the mission and values of KIPP Texas Public Schools
Exceptional analytic, strategic, and problem-solving skills
Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage a variety of tasks.
Results-oriented, hands-on team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
Strategic Mindset, aptitude for conflict, and strong delegation ability as this position will manage multiple staff accountants
Bonus points:
CPA is a plus
Previous audit experience is a plus
Strong understanding of macros and VBA a plus
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.
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