Description
Accounting & Budget Manager - Louisiana
GEO Foundation has been making access to quality schools a reality for children since 1998. We are a dynamic company that has established a network of quality charter schools in Baton Rouge, Gary and Indianapolis, IN. GEO-sponsored public charter schools are high academic growth schools and feature a unique K-14 model--full day kindergarten all the way through two years of college. We believe all children should have access to a quality education that includes college. We embrace all quality educational options that enable parents to help their children learn and schools to succeed. Through aggressive community outreach and the introduction of options that empower families, GEO strives to make educational choice a reality for all families.
REPORTS TO/TERM:
- GEO Foundation –Accounting Officer
- Full Time
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
The Accounting & Budget Manager will be required to perform the following:
- Work harmoniously as a valued accounting team member to provide general accounting services including but not limited to:
- Preparing journal entries
- Month end closings of Louisiana schools
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation with supporting schedules
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and Intercompany reconciliations
- Prepare fixed assets schedule and record depreciation
- Assistance with annual audit schedules
- Coordinate with Accounting Officer and Louisiana school leaders to develop and monitor annual operating budgets for all schools.
- Complete quarterly, semi-annual, and annual LDOE reporting
- Perform other duties as requested by team leader
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years’ experience working in an accounting position
- Experience in an educational setting
- Experience with GAAP and governmental accounting
- Experience with federal grants
Our ideal applicant will live in the Baton Rouge, LA area.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Desire to work for a mission driven organization; making a difference in the lives of children and families
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills)
- Extremely professional attitude
- Excellent analytical skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Detail orientated
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities proactively while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- High degree of confidentiality
Skills Required
- Five years of experience working in an accounting position
- Experience in an educational setting
- Experience with GAAP and governmental accounting
- Experience with federal grants
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage responsibilities proactively, and collaborate effectively
- High degree of confidentiality
What We Do
GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways and achieve their career goals through exceptional, non-traditional educational opportunities, including a college immersion model.
