Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college we ensure safe inclusive and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.

A successful Staff Accountant:

The Senior Staff Accountant at Alpha Public Schools is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks and supporting the financial operations of the organization and its schools. This role involves the preparation of financial statements leading & managing audits and overseeing the overall maintenance accounting systems and accounts. The Senior Staff Accountant will also manage accounting for restricted funding conduct financial analyses and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. The position provides valuable financial insights and supports the schools leadership team in making informed decisions.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for:

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee the month-end closing procedures including maintenance of the general ledger lease schedules capital outlay & depreciation schedules.
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Utilize accounting software and financial management systems to record transactions generate reports and maintain financial records.
• Oversee and review accounts payable transactions including invoice coding data entry and payment processing.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including bank accounts prepaid expenses and accruals.
• Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making by school leadership department heads and the Alpha board.

Financial Systems and Process Ownership

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) the CA School Accounting Manual and internal policies.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Own the maintenance and optimization of financial systems software and technology infrastructure to support efficient and effective financial operations.
• Identify and manage opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial workflows to increase efficiency accuracy and compliance.

Audit and Compliance Support

• Coordinate Year-end close for the Finance Team and pro-actively communicate with auditors as needed.
• Support other audits by providing documentation explanations and assistance as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations tax filings and reporting requirements.

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting salary for this role is $93288 and goes up based on years of experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical vision and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace life and wellbeing support and services
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250 miles away

You Possess

• Bachelors degree in Business Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Excellent written communication skills
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience (leadership experience preferred)
• Familiarity with Accounting platforms such as Tipalti or Netsuite (preferred)
• Experience with CALSTRS or other public retirement systems (preferred)
• Experience with Payroll systems such as Paylocity (preferred)

Join our team

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset as individuals as an organization and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today.

As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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