Senior Accountant

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 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 seven 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
Review monthly Student Activity Funds bank reconciliations
Oversee 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
Analyze and reconcile ledgers 
Review payroll prior to submission
Prepare annual 1099s 
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)
CPA Candidate preferred
Five 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 time management skills
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.

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