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Ancora Education

Staff Accountant

Ancora Education, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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We provide a base salary of $62,000.00/yr for this position. Your total compensation will be based on your skills and experience. Talk to your recruiter for more details.

Base pay range $62,000.00/yr – $62,000.00/yr

Job Summary The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general accounting duties for the organization.

Prepare monthly balance sheets and income statements.

Maintain the general ledger.

Review invoice coding, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close monthly books.

Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries.

Verify and/or complete payment of accounts‑payable invoices, ensuring payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

Provide outside auditors with assistance, gathering necessary account information and documents for the annual audit.

File tax forms with federal, state, and local agencies.

Coordinate with the software vendor to maintain accounting software systems and recommend updates.

Maintain compliance with lease accounting under ASC 842.

Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

At least three years of related accounting experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.

Experience and Education Preferred

CPA license or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

At least five years of experience in accounting or finance.

At least three years of experience working with educational institutions participating in the federal Title IV program.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, and perform prolonged periods at a desk and on a computer. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Reasonable accommodations are available.

Work Environment The work environment is moderate noise level and is not exposed to weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available.

Note This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise or modify tasks or responsibilities as circumstances change.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Education Administration Programs

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