About InspireNOLA
As the highest performing open-admission charter network in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates eight public charter schools and educates over 5,500 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.
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Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the Finance team who will be responsible for performing accounting related tasks for InspireNOLA. The Senior Accountant is able to provide clear, concise information between the finance department, the Network Office, and school administration.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform accounting functions in accordance with InspireNOLA standard procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This includes but is not limited to executing the following tasks:
- Prepare the Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports (AFR);
- Prepare responses to the Annual AFR;
- Assist with annual external audits as directed by the Executive Director of Finance;
- Perform quarterly Student Activity Funds audits;
- Review Invoices for weekly check run and cut checks;
- Allocation of monthly benefits statements;
- Analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for various accruals as well as ensure that month end estimates and required journal entries are submitted to the Executive Director of Finance and uploaded on a timely basis;
- Update general ledger trackers to match the trial balance and reconcile;
- Review payroll prior to submission;
- Confirm the semi-monthly payroll reverse wire transfer with bank;
- Add new vendors in Blackbaud using the vendors W9;
- Prepare and bring Network deposits to the bank;
- Record Deposits and Cash Receipts;
- Issue stop payments for various bank accounts using the online banking portal;
- Retrieve cleared checks for various bank accounts using online banking portal;
- Review and approve expense reimbursements and travel requests;
- General accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, analyzing records for inconsistencies;
- Resolve inconsistencies and other problems with accounting ledgers;
Qualifications
- Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;
- Bachelor’s in Accounting (required);
- Two or more years of previous work in the field of accounting;
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of information required;
- Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate multiple priorities required;
- Strong communication skills;
- Advanced level knowledge of Excel;
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. InspireNOLA offers a comprehensive benefits package along with TRSL.
InspireNOLA is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.