Staff Accountant

About the Company:

Charter Impact empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients to support their communities. We are a remote first company growing on a national scale and are continuously seeking qualified candidates to join us. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals who are committed to supporting the team in an environment of growth and change.

Role Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing daily accounting tasks for multiple complex clients, primarily nonprofits in the charter school industry, and works alongside a fast-paced team of accounting professionals. Responsibilities include performing general ledger account and bank reconciliation with the assistance of the Accounting Associates, preparing journal entries and financial statements, completing all grant compliance reports and budget-to-actual variance reports, client interaction, resolving client, governmental agency and auditor inquires. This position reports to an Accounting Manager and provides ongoing career growth opportunities with experiential training and development.

This position is remote to candidates based in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT and/or WA.

• Cash Maintenance
• Review weekly bank reconciliations and cash position reports prepared by the Accounting Associate

• Record all inter-company transactions and transfers

• Review other work performed by the Accounting Associate

• Assist with entry and review of other monthly transactions as needed

• Communicate with management regarding cash flow issues and potential courses of action

• Month-End Closing
• Perform month-end close procedures and prepare financial statements as needed

• Enter and post journal entries

• Record appropriate monthly accruals

• Reconcile inter-company accounts

• Perform analysis and provide reasoning for variances

• Prepare various schedules for balance sheet support including amortization and fixed asset schedules

• Other Financial Reporting
• Complete all grant compliance reports and budget-to-actual variance reports for assigned clients

• Client Interaction
• Perform new client onboarding

• Provide new client training

• Be a resource for clients when questions arise regarding banking, reporting and other accounting matters

• Resolve inquiries from clients, governmental agencies and auditors

• Other Duties
• Assist in special projects and year-end audit schedule preparation

• Be a resource for Accounting Associate on industry best practices

• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience preparing financial statements (full close)
• Non-profit experience is a plus
• CPA license or CPA-eligibility is a plus
• Master's degree is a plus
• Knowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping purposes, methods, and practices
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills; advanced Excel skills are a plus
• Strong English grammar and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to maintain, encourage, and participate in a collaborative team environment with clients and Charter Impact staff
• Ability to adapt quickly to change
• Ability to learn the rules, regulations, and technical procedures specific to processing payroll for non-profit organizations and charter schools
• Ability to understand and follow directions independently
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and quickly
• Ability to prepare a variety of accurate financial reports and summaries
• Ability to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial documents
• Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar Non-Profit Accounting systems is a plus

• As a remote-first organization, we embrace flexibility and collaboration across teams. To support your success, we provide a company-issued laptop along with essential accessories, including a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, to help you create a productive remote workspace.
• Opportunities to connect: Engage in frequent virtual and in-person team-building events.
• Incredible colleagues: Work alongside a passionate team making a real impact.
• Competitive compensation & benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match—and much more!
• Generous paid time off: Receive 11 paid company holidays and a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Earn a bonus for successful referrals.

Charter Impact strives to be an employer of choice for highly motivated and mission-driven professionals. We are committed to fostering a team environment where all members work together to achieve common goals, and where staff are supported, challenged and inspired in their work.