Staff Accountant

Job Details

Do you want to change the world?

At Endeavor Schools we are changing the world one child at a time. Endeavor Schools is a stable, growing family of private schools committed to creating better education for a better world.

Making a significant, lasting, positive difference in the communities we serve begins and ends with our people. At Endeavor Schools, we are always recruiting for team members who have the courage, skills, experience, and desire to help us strengthen our team and deliver on the promises we make to the families that we serve.

Endeavor Schools has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Staff Accountant! The Staff Accountant will manage all full-cycle accounting duties but to also take an interest in, and ultimately understand, the bigger picture. We make it our mission to support our team members' personal and professional growth and we have the resources to deliver on our promise! This is a full-time position working out of our Miami, FL office.

Essential Tasks:
  • Create and post journal entries and prepare necessary supporting documentation
  • Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations, propose adjusting journal entries and submit them for Corporate Controller's review
  • General ledger accounting and mapping of fixed assets
  • Ensure Financial Statements are produced in a timely and accurate manner, including adherence to general accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Serve as liaison between schools and accounting department
  • Special projects, as necessary

Experience and Education:
  • At least 2 years' experience in corporate accounting and/or in a public accounting firm required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP and research skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in NetSuite, ProCare and/or bill.com is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Solid written and verbal communication, organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to manage multiple, diverse projects and personnel concurrently

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by management to meet the business needs of Endeavor Schools.

Why work for us? Because we truly care about our people!

Endeavor Schools is a growing family of private schools that is united by the belief that families deserve schools that are worthy of their trust. The mission of Endeavor Schools is to empower our schools with the tools, resources, and support required to deliver on the promises made to our children and families. Our vision is to create optimal teaching and learning environments that transform the lives of those we serve.

Endeavor Schools is an equal-opportunity employer.