HYBRID SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (PHOENIX, AZ)

StrataTech Education Group

StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa Oklahoma, Jacksonville Florida, Houston Texas, and Dallas Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities.

The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education.

StrataTech I-CARE Values

Our students are the reason we continue to do what we do.

We act with Integrity and honesty to help students move from enrollment to graduation.

We use two-way Communication to understand every student’s unique expectation and situation.

We take Accountability for the academic success of all students while they are enrolled.

Our students Respect us enough to trust us with their time, money, and goals, and we show them that same respect in return.

We work every day to achieve Excellence, because excellence for us means the best possible outcome for our students.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the accounting and treasury operations of multiple campus locations, to include the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of the company’s reported financial results in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and enter journal entries and complete general ledger account reconciliations.  Prepare and enter month end accrual journal entries.
• Monitor bank accounts, enter bank transactions, prepare bank reconciliations, and prepare cash forecasts.
• Enter accounts payable invoices, matching with purchase orders and verifying proof of delivery.  Review, approve, and record expense reimbursements. Research vendor inquiries. Maintain expense source documents.  Prepare purchase orders after receipt of approval of management.
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and may file annual personal property tax returns.
• May record and review month end revenue and bad debt for multiple campus locations. 
• Review expenses, inventory, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts for one or more entities during month end close.
• May maintain fixed asset database and record depreciation and amortization of fixed assets. 
• Assist with annual financial audit by preparing and assembling auditor information requests.
• Review bi-weekly payroll, record all payroll related journal entries, and reconcile all payroll related balance sheet accounts. 
• Document processes and suggest process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide data analysis and financial reports as requested by Campus Presidents or Corporate Accounting Management.
• Adhere to the accounting requirements, policies, and deadlines set forth by Corporate Accounting Management.
• Complies with all regulatory standards, internal control procedures and GAAP accounting rules. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Accounting Management.

Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in related field (accounting/finance) required; minimum 7 years accounting experience, through education and experience a thorough understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency. Experience with MicroSoft Dynamics and SAP Concur software is preferred.

People Responsibilities:  There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Physical Environment:

• Position is remote except for one weekday in the corporate office which is optional.
• May sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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