Job Description
About InspireNOLA
As the highest-performing open-admission charter network in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community, and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates seven public charter schools and educates over 5,500 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.
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Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the Finance team who will be responsible for performing accounting related tasks for InspireNOLA. The Senior Accountant is able to provide clear, concise information between the finance department, the Network Office, and school administration.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform accounting functions in accordance with InspireNOLA standard procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This includes but is not limited to executing the following tasks:
• Prepare the Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports (AFR)
• Prepare responses to the Annual AFR
• Assist with annual external audits as directed by the Executive Director of Finance
• Review monthly Student Activity Funds bank reconciliations
• Oversee quarterly Student Activity Funds audits
• Review Invoices for weekly check run and cut checks
• Allocation of monthly benefits statements
• Analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for various accruals as well as ensure that month end estimates and required journal entries are submitted to the Executive Director of Finance and uploaded on a timely basis
• Update general ledger trackers to match the trial balance and reconcile
• Analyze and reconcile ledgers
• Review payroll prior to submission
• Prepare annual 1099s
• Record Deposits and Cash Receipts
• Issue stop payments for various bank accounts using the online banking portal
• Retrieve cleared checks for various bank accounts using online banking portal
• Review and approve expense reimbursements and travel requests
• General accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, analyzing records for inconsistencies
• Resolve inconsistencies and other problems with accounting ledgers
Qualifications
• Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA
• Bachelor’s in Accounting (required)
• CPA Candidate preferred
• Five or more years of previous work in the field of accounting
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of information required
• Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate multiple priorities required
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced level knowledge of Excel
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. InspireNOLA offers a comprehensive benefits package along with TRSL.
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Teaching at InspireNOLA
Defying the odds and starting an education revolution requires teachers and staff who aren’t afraid to be innovative and unique in their thoughts, actions, and methodology. We are looking for the best educators to help us continue to prepare the youth of this city to be the great leaders of tomorrow.
Teaching isn’t solely about the curriculum, though academic success is and will always remain our number one focus. It is also about inspiring our students by exposing them to opportunities and people reflective of them who have done great things for themselves and their communities. It's opening students up to possibilities they may have never considered.
Our academic model focuses on rigorous instructional content and high student engagement in lessons and learning. Our elementary classes are stratified based on data, and instruction in specific subjects and standards is based on strengths and weaknesses. We also personalize learning for our scholars.
It is about changing the status quo. It’s engaging students in meaningful lessons both in and out of the classroom. It’s about including the community in the process. Teaching about a city coming together to secure the future the youth of New Orleans deserve.
We expect our educators to excel in all they do. To make sure we continue to be at the forefront of the education revolution, we offer ongoing professional development for all employees; coaching and mentoring; leadership opportunities; and so much more.
We also offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana, deferred compensation options, tuition reimbursement, a variety of insurance options, and so much more!