successacademycharterschool

Staff Accountant

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At a Glance

Location
New York, United States
Posted
2026-03-11T15:56:35-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Accounting

Requirements

Prior public accounting firm experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

$75,000

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$95,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

The Accountant will be responsible for the following core areas:

Financial Close & General Ledger: Own the timely and accurate execution of assigned tasks during the month-end and year-end closing processes.

Prepare and/or review complex journal entries, ensure account reconciliations are completed, and investigate discrepancies to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.

Financial Reporting Support: Assist the finance leadership team in preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Audit & Tax Preparation: Lead the organization and preparation of necessary schedules and documentation for the annual external audit, the Form 990 filing, and other relevant tax filings.

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors for routine requests.