Accounting Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred and/or 5 years of accounting or related experience.

Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment with little direction

Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail

Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills

Superior collaborator with a team-oriented mindset and leadership abilities

Great attitude and excellent customer service skills

Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at

no cost

to the employee.

WCPA offers an optional 403b with company match (5%)

Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

The Accounting Specialist supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the Business and Operations Department. This role is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, grant accounting, general ledger support, and management of banking activities, including reconciliations, deposits, wire transfers, and bank reporting. The Accounting Specialist also provides direct support to the Director of Business and Operations Services and assists with special projects and other duties as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform grant accounting and reporting, including billing, budget amendments, and maintaining supporting documentation and spreadsheets to ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Reconcile bank accounts, process deposits, manual checks, wire transfers, and manage Positive Pay transactions.

Record and maintain accounting transactions and comprehensive financial databases using Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and other accounting software.

Manage and reconcile financial transactions processed through Clover and ensure accurate recording within the accounting system.

Wonderful College Prep Academy

is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to set them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond!

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