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Job Summary
Company: Charter School Management Corporation (CSMC)
Location: 2 Positions / Southern California & Northern California
Job Type: Fulltime
Years of experience: 5years
Education level: 4-year degree
Title: School Business Manager / Accountant
About the job
We are seeking a sharp, enthusiastic team player who will join our team as Account Manager for the Southern California Region. A highly-organized, detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion for Charter School education and account management will seize this opportunity to contribute to a highly professional Charter School management team. The right account manager will apply his or her professional accounting expertise and people skills in traditional and unique ways within the burgeoning Charter School movement. At CSMC, we are searching for the right team member to secure a successful career path while helping Charter Schools and CSMC succeed together.
About CSMC
CSMC is California’s premier business back-office provider to charter schools. We are committed to helping charter schools overcome the challenges they face by offering our expertise and solutions at an affordable price. The fulltime Account Manager will handle primarily the accounting functions of our planned development of the Southern California charter school market.
Our charter school services include charter development, human resources, governance, finance, accounting, and a full range of business services. It is CSMC’s mission to attack the number one cause of charter school failure, namely, poor business planning and execution. CSMC manages charter school business, so the charter school can focus on high-level student achievement through the medium of community-centered public charter schools.
What our School Business Manager will do
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and accounting files for budgeting and accounting purposes. Typical tasks include performing bank reconciliations, preparing payroll journal entries, and preparing monthly financial statements.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Assist when necessary with accounts payable services including reviewing and auditing vendor invoices, preparing check requests, monitoring financial activities, aligning monthly spending with budgets, and maintaining vendor files.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Prepare all financial reporting (4 to 5 times a year) to the chartering agencies of clients.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Directly interface with client for inquiries and information gathering.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Review and audit general ledger entries for accuracy (and balancing as needed). Prepare year-end journal entries including accruals and depreciation.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Prepare information requested by year-end auditors. Be able to explain journal entries made.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Perform attendance accounting function. Track monthly attendance and report information to sponsoring district. Prepare and submit quarterly attendance reports to the state.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Ensure accuracy and timely completion and submission of state and federal funding applications (i.e. Child Nutrition, Class Size Reduction, Staff Development, Consolidated Funding Application, English Language Acquisition Program, SB740);
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Understand and be able to discuss the financial condition of all clients.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Assist in other business services related activities such as insurance renewals, compliance reporting, etc.
What our School Business Manager Needs
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Knowledge of GAAP, business principles and standard operating practices, and a strong accounting background.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Knowledge of California public education system including accounting and policies
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Knowledge of ACCPAC or use of comparable accounting system required.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to self-start, prioritize, and multi-task.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Organizational skills with attention to detail.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Good communication skills.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with stakeholders.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Interest and commitment to education reform, particularly in regard to the Charter School movement.
Additional Information
We provide business back office services to the charter school market (accounting, finance, compliance, etc...).
1) Write a short explanation as to why you think you are right for this position.
2) Provide a PDF copy of your resume
3) What is your availability for a phone conversation and what is the best number to reach you at
4) What is your current employment status?
5) Send information to rshook@csmci.com in the header write “School Business Manager Applicant”
Compensation for the School Business Manager role is commensurate with experience. Benefits for School Business Manager role include medical and dental insurance.
CSMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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