Staff Accountant

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Charter Impact empowers mission‑driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We collaborate enthusiastically within our team and with clients to support their communities and are a remote‑first company growing nationally. Ideal candidates are highly motivated professionals committed to supporting the team in a growth‑driven environment.

The Staff Accountant manages daily accounting tasks for multiple complex nonprofit clients in the charter school industry and works alongside a fast‑paced accounting team. Responsibilities include general ledger accounting, bank reconciliation, journal entry preparation, financial statement production, grant compliance reporting, budget variance analysis, client interaction, and resolving consultant, agency, and auditor inquiries. The position reports to an Accounting Manager and offers career growth opportunities with experiential training.

• 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
• 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
• Complete all grant compliance reports and budget‑to‑actual variance reports for assigned clients
• Perform new client onboarding and 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
• 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 (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2 years of experience preparing financial statements (full close).
• Non‑profit experience and/or charter school experience are a plus.
• CPA license or CPA‑eligibility is a plus.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting record‑keeping 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 payroll for non‑profit organizations and charter schools.
• Ability to understand and follow directions independently.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and quickly.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar nonprofit accounting systems is a plus.

• Remote‑first organization with flexibility and collaboration across teams.
• Company‑issued laptop with essential accessories (mouse, keyboard, monitor).
• Frequent virtual and in‑person team‑building events.
• Competitive compensation & benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more.
• Generous paid time off: 11 paid company holidays and a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Base salary: $72,000 – $81,000 annually, with an opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus.

Charter Impact strives to be an employer of choice for highly motivated, 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.