<p>JOB SUMMARY: This position provides accounting and operational support to the Christel House Academy Network of</p> <p>Schools.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Review postings prepared by accounting personnel and direct their work activities. </li><li>Manage the purchasing functions of the organization, including RFPs as needed, proper documentation, analysis, and assistance with purchasing choices. </li><li>Approval and oversight for all accounts payable and payments. </li><li>Responsible for reviewing month-end close package, reconciling bank balances and balance sheet accounts, proper coding to the general ledger, and various supplemental schedules. </li><li>Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data for management as needed, including but not limited to monthly variance reporting. </li><li>Responsible for all fixed asset accounting, tracking, documentation, additions, and disposals in accordance with policies. </li><li>Lead annual external audits and prepare required tax and regulatory compliance and reporting. </li><li>Coordinate with other staff on federal, state, and private grant compliance and reporting. </li><li>Extra-Curricular Activities Treasurer Reporting duties. </li><li>Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems. </li><li>Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. </li><li>Maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with confidential or sensitive information. </li><li>Assist with special projects as required and other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>3-5 years related experience in non-profit/fund accounting. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance required </li><li>Self-starter, attention to detail, to work independently and manage multiple priorities. </li><li>Proficiency in analyzing, reporting and recording financial data. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Power Point. </li><li>An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to sit for long periods of time </li><li>Ability to look at a computer for long periods of time </li><li>Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds </li></ul>