Senior Staff Accountant-Indiana

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team at GEO Indiana Schools. As an integral part of the accounting team, you will be responsible for providing general accounting services, including journal entries, month-end closings, financial preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, grant-related expense reconciliation, and documentation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries.
• Perform month-end closings of various schools.
• Prepare draft financials monthly.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts with supporting schedules regularly.
• Prepare bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Create and maintain fixed assets schedule and record depreciation.
• Record and review various grant-related expenses and reconcile them with their budgets.
• Compile grant paperwork for reimbursements.
• Maintain and track documentation for internal and external audit purposes.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (minimum) or Finance.
• 7-10 years' experience working in an accounting position.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills).
• Proficiency in accounting software applications.
• Extremely professional attitude.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• High degree of confidentiality.

Preferred Experience

• Public Accounting experience in an educational setting.
• Experience working with NetSuite.
• Knowledge of GAAP Accounting.
• CPA or CPA eligible.
• Experience with Federal grants.
• Living in the Indianapolis, IN area is preferred.