Staff Accountant

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant will support financial reporting, general ledger accounting, revenue reconciliations, grant-related accounting, fixed assets, and other financial operations across our schools.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills, hands-on accounting experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of professional accounting or finance experience.

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.

• Knowledge of fixed assets, depreciation, and lease accounting preferred.

• Experience with financial reporting, audits, and grant-related accounting preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Experience in nonprofit, charter school, or educational finance is a plus.

• CPA preferred.