Staff Accountant II at High Tech High Charter Organization
About the Employer
Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of 16 charter schools serving approximately 6,500 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Staff Accountant II High Tech High Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team! HTH seeks a Staff Accountant II to provide critical accounting and analytical support. JOB SUMMARY The Staff Accountant II will support staff across High Tech High’s regional office and schools. The Staff Accountant II is accountable for helping to plan and to execute process improvement strategies, upholding compliance with regulatory and locally-created processes and procedures, and providing a high level of customer service to staff and external parties. Work consists of both routine and non-routine administrative accounting work performed using general procedures and processes.
Requirements / Qualifications
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Comments and Other Information
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Comments and Other Information
Duties include:
• Oversee the cash management process for school and central office cash collection, including fundraising tracking, cash reconciliation, and bank account reconciliation.
• Provide ongoing cash reconciliation to High Tech High management and affiliate management, including High Tech High Foundation, and school-based Parent Associations.
• Assist with donor and grant management, including grant and in-kind donation tracking, donor portal management, and donor recognition.
• Prepare journal entries to input into the accounting system.
• Support maintenance and reconciliation of corporate purchasing card accounts.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes and completion of close checklists.
• Assist with year-end closing and help coordinate audit information.
• Assist with development of accounting procedures to create efficiency for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable California Department of Education and fund accounting requirements.
• Other projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:
• Problem-solving skills
• Organization skills & attention to detail
• Superior customer service
• Inform and communicate effectively
• Technological Ability; MS Excel experience
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree preferred or related field and/or equivalent experience
• One or more years of accounting experience, preferably in a school or nonprofit organization
• General Ledger experience required
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary range is $54,265 to $62,331. Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents. Great pension benefits that include CalPERS Retirement.
APPLY TODAY!
If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!
To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application:https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team or apply on edjoin.org.
Comments and Other Information
Duties include:
• Oversee the cash management process for school and central office cash collection, including fundraising tracking, cash reconciliation, and bank account reconciliation.
• Provide ongoing cash reconciliation to High Tech High management and affiliate management, including High Tech High Foundation, and school-based Parent Associations.
• Assist with donor and grant management, including grant and in-kind donation tracking, donor portal management, and donor recognition.
• Prepare journal entries to input into the accounting system.
• Support maintenance and reconciliation of corporate purchasing card accounts.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes and completion of close checklists.
• Assist with year-end closing and help coordinate audit information.
• Assist with development of accounting procedures to create efficiency for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable California Department of Education and fund accounting requirements.
• Other projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:
• Problem-solving skills
• Organization skills & attention to detail
• Superior customer service
• Inform and communicate effectively
• Technological Ability; MS Excel experience
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree preferred or related field and/or equivalent experience
• One or more years of accounting experience, preferably in a school or nonprofit organization
• General Ledger experience required
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary range is $54,265 to $62,331. Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents. Great pension benefits that include CalPERS Retirement.
APPLY TODAY!
If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!
To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application:https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team or apply on edjoin.org.
Application Deadline
9/24/2021 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/2/2021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Range $54,265 to $62,331, commensurate with experience
Length of Work Year
220 Days
Employment Type
Full Time