Accounting Associate

*About us* HARNESS Potential Inc.
(‘HARNESS’) provides back office services to charter schools allowing clients to focus on what matters: their students and their employees.
Be the first member of the team reporting directly to the CEO, Carrie Wagner, a CPA and Charter School founder.
Carrie is passionate about using the latest technology to make the lives easier for these amazing charter leaders who are dedicated to improving the public educational system.
(www.
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innovative, fast paced, rewarding and customer centric *Position Overview* This Accounting Associate position is based in Los Angeles.
This position offers a detailed-oriented, highly organized professional the opportunity to apply accounting expertise in a unique way—by helping charter schools efficiently allocate and manage their public dollars.
The Accounting Associate will work directly with the CEO.
*Primary Responsibilities* _Accounting & Payroll_ * Perform bank reconciliations, manage deposits, review payroll journal entries and prepare year-end journal entries, including accruals and depreciation.
* Assist charter school site staff with processing payroll and managing payroll deductions and retirement system eligibility determination.
* Prepare monthly retirement reports and ensure payments are submitted timely.
* Review and audit general ledger entries for accuracy (and balancing as needed).
* Assist with accounts payable services, including reviewing and auditing vendor invoices, monitoring financial activities, and aligning monthly spending with budgets.
_Financial Reporting_ * Prepare all financial reporting to the public chartering agencies of clients.
* Prepare monthly financial statements for client schools.
* Prepare information requested by auditors at year-end.
Be able to explain journal entries made.
_Client Management_ * Directly interface with charter school clients to address inquiries and provide process guidance.
* Train school site office managers on accounting procedures and internal controls, when necessary.
* Understand and be able to discuss the financial condition of all client schools served by the team.
* Assist in other business services-related activities such as insurance renewals, compliance reporting, etc.
* Visit client sites periodically and assist with ad hoc or special projects as needed.
_Qualifications_ * Excited about using technology to create efficiency in the industry.
* Excited for growth potential in their career * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in the field preferred.
* Knowledge of GAAP, business principles, and standard operating practices.
Strong accounting background.
* Knowledge of accounting systems is required.
Knowledge of Sage Intacct preferred.
* Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships.
* Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multitask.
* Strong writing and communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
* Interest in and commitment to public education.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.
00 - $29.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance * Work from home Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: Remote