Description
Summary:
The Accountant provides financial oversight, strengthens accounting practices, and ensures long-term sustainability by advising on complex issues and supporting leadership.
Highlights:
1. Strengthens accounting practices and ensures long-term sustainability
2. Advises on complex accounting issues and supports leadership
3. Guides staff to ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness
Bridge Charter Academy is a thriving charter school seeking to fill a part-time Accountant role. The Accountant provides financial oversight to strengthen the organization’s accounting practices and ensure long-term sustainability. This role reviews financial processes for accuracy, advises on complex accounting issues, and supports leadership and staff in building long-term capacity. The Accountant guides the Accounting Coordinator, Office Director, and Administrator to ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness.
Requirements/Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent credential preferred);
*5+ years of progressive accounting experience (experience in leadership or advisory role given preference);
*Knowledge of GAAP, payroll laws, tax reporting, and nonprofit/education sector accounting (preferred);
*Experience with grant compliance and annual audit preparation:
*Strong mentoring, coaching, and communication skills;
*Ability to assess systems, recommend improvements, and implement best practices.
Position will be part-time (28 hours per week). Hours will be scheduled and approved by supervisor during office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Position to begin immediately upon accepted offer and completion of new hire paperwork.
To apply, please respond directly via Craiglist ad with your resume, cover letter, and three references.