Accounting Associate

About CBED

The Center for Black Educator Development exists to (re)build a national Black Teacher Pipeline to achieve educational and racial justice by ensuring there is equity in the recruiting, training, hiring, and retention of quality educators that reflect the cultural background and share common socio-political interests of the students they serve. Launched in June 2019, the Center for Black Educator Development is revolutionizing education by dramatically increasing the number of Black educators so that low-income Black and other disenfranchised students can reap the full benefits of a quality public education. Learn about our key strategies to build a national Black Teacher Pipeline by visiting our website at www.thecenterblacked.org.

About the Position

The Accounting Associate reports to the Controller and is responsible for all day-to-day accounting activities.  The Accounting Associate will support the month-end close, financial reporting, and the year-end financial audits.  The ideal candidate is able to work independently, highly organized, a team player, has strong analytical skills, and technical knowledge of the accounting system Sage Intacct and QuickBooks).

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the monthly close process, including bank and investment reconciliations, journal entries, grants and contributions accounting, accounts payable, and payroll processing
• Developing and documenting business and accounting procedures, policies, workflows, and dashboards
• Optimizing internal work processes to fully utilize capabilities of accounting software and minimize manual interventions and workarounds
• Assist Controller in preparing and disseminating timely and accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders
• Assist Controller in preparing the annual financial statements and footnotes
• Assist Controller in working with all program units to develop the annual operating budget, including scenario analyses
• Assist Controller in coordinating and handling preparation, review, and filing of Federal forms 990, 5500 and 1099s
• Ensure financial information is prepared in accordance with the organization policy, GAAP, and IRS regulations
• Management of or participation in special projects
• Other duties as required

Background and experience expectations:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or equivalent from an accredited school
• Minimum three (3) years of accounting experience, non-profit and/or public accounting experience preferred; Public education and charter school experience preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of payroll experience required
• Experience with Financial Edge preferred
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with financial statement preparation
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and planning skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Other work requirements:

• Must have access to a dedicated workspace, phone, and internet access

What We Offer

We promote professional growth and development by providing access to:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Additional employee benefits include:
  • Healthcare: medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings program
  • Paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible work environment