Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Schedule
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Monday - Friday (negotiable hours); first couple months onsite (for training) and then will move to a hybrid position. Must be able to commute to Parker, CO.

Pay range: $27.88 - $30.29 per hour

Stacey James Institute is a premier accredited beauty school offering state of the art education in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering and Nails. We provide the highest quality education and expertise to prepare every student with the skills and confidence they need to prepare, graduate, and pass the state board. With campuses in Parker and Littleton, Colorado, our experienced and dedicated educators are committed to sharing our industry knowledge to help you nurture your talents and discover new skill sets in a supportive, positive and empowered environment.

We’re searching for an experienced “Accountant” who will exercise judgement and initiative in performing a variety of duties that are essential for the financial health and integrity of Stacey James Institute. The accountant position is a critical position at our organization and will require accuracy in the areas of financial transactions, statements and reports, reconciliation, financial data, audit, tax, budgets/forecasting and payroll processing in addition to other accounting duties.

• Financial transactions: Monthly preparation of financial statements to include balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows. Analyze financial data to identify financial performance and accurately document all financial transactions.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly general ledger account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Payroll processing using Quick Books Online, ADP and Pro Liant.
• Audit and Internal controls: monitor revenue and expenses to ensure they are accurately recorded and reported. Internal audit to identify areas of improvement.
• Budgeting and forecasting: identify financial trends, estimate revenues, project expenses, comprise statistical models to predict future performance.
• Accounts payable

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of proven experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance or related fields.
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience and comfortable using Quick Books online required.
• Strong problem-solving attributes, detail oriented with the ability to analyze, solve problems and deal with variables in situations.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Google workspace - particularly with Google sheets (pivot tables, formulas, V-look up, etc.)
• Self-starter who has an ownership mentality, is proactive with communications and is process-minded.

• Salary: $27.88 - $30.29 per hour DOE. Non-exempt status.
• First performance review after 6 months with the potential for pay adjustments based on performance.
• Paid Time Off.

Stacey James Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by law or regulation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.