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successacademysb

Staff Accountant

successacademysb, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626

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Description 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

Bachelor’s 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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