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Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is hiring: Staff Accountant in Okemos

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS), Okemos, MI, United States, 48864

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$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

We are working with a growing organization that's looking to hire a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records for both the management company and affiliated charter school entities across multiple states. This role works closely with other Staff Accountants and the Chief Financial Officer. This position is accountable for tracking the organization’s assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, tax obligations, and other related financial activities. A strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with school administrators and corporate staff are essential for success in this role. This is an excellent opportunity that will allow you to grow in your career while learning new skills along the way.

Why work for this organization?

  • Excellent culture
  • Flexibility
  • Phenomenal Benefits – 20 vacation days, 9 personal days and many paid holidays
  • Closed between Christmas and New Years

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping:

  • Maintain and update financial records, general ledger entries and bank reconciliations.
  • Record and track all financial transactions accurately using accounting software.
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions between management and schools.
  • Maintain accurate fixed asset records for multiple locations; work closely with asset managers, integrating asset software records with financial systems.

Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, as well as school-specific requirements.
  • Set up new accounts in compliance with state-specific accounting manuals.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing internal controls to safeguard school funds.

Financial Reporting

  • Generate regular monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and income statements.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports for audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
  • Assist in the preparation of tax forms with federal, state and local government agencies.

Collaboration

  • Collaborate with other departments and administrators to ensure smooth financial processes and compliance with company policies and local, state and federal requirements.
  • Collaborate with department budget managers to ensure proper treatment of year-end accruals, grants balancing and other requirements integral to the audit process.
  • Collaborate with department budget assistants to ensure proper coding and tracking of prepaids, capital outlay, lease accounting, and other GASB requirements.
  • Collaborate with payroll department to reconcile payroll tax discrepancies and to reconcile the general ledger to payroll activity.

Staff Accountant Education & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.
  • At least three years of related experience required. School accounting or governmental fund accounting experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
  • Familiarity with the unique financial requirements of educational entities is a plus.
  • Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail to manage multiple deadlines.

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

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Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance

  • Industries

    Accounting

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