Staff Accountant

South Bend, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

Career Academy Network of Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This full-time on-site position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and SBOA regulations.

The Staff Accountant will support the Controller and CFO by performing bookkeeping duties creation of budget models preparing complex financial statements and assisting with budget reconciliations and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Creation of Operational Budget Models utilizing Trial Balance historical data
Assist with budget preparation and variance tracking
Reconcile bank accounts and other financial statements
Support month-end and year-end closing procedures
Assist with generating monthly Financial Board packages
Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
Monthly reconciliation and coding of credit card transactions
Process invoices payments and reimbursements
Posting of incoming ACH deposits
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
Create Journal Entries and posting to accounting software (FundEZ)
Support external audit and compliance documentation as needed

Qualifications

Highly preferred :
- Familiarity with the SBOA Chart of Accounts
- Experience with Indiana K-12 Accounting Standards
- Exceptional proficiency in Excel
Experience with accounting software and bookkeeping
Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and variances
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (preferred)
Experience in the educational or public sector (preferred)

Why Join Us

Career Academy Network of Public Schools offers a collaborative and mission-driven environment where your work directly supports student success. We value integrity accountability and excellence in financial management.

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About the RoleCareer Academy Network of Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This full-time on-site position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and SBOA regulatio...