Accounting Assistant - Charter Schools

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

We are currently searching for an Accounting Assistant to join our team to support our Charter School Practice.  The Accounting Assistant performs duties for clients including, but not limited to:

Essential Functions

Invoicing

·         Collect and Input All Invoices for Department

·         Process Vendor Credits

·         Reconcile Vendor Accounts

·         Vendor Statement Reviews

·         Client Contact for All Accounts Payables Questions

·         Process Monthly, Semi-Monthly and Weekly Check Runs

·         Reconcile Expense Reimbursements

·         Maintain Cash Flow Worksheets for Daily Cash Management

·         Process Ad-Hoc Manual Checks by Request

Vendor Maintenance

·         Keep Accurate Records of Sales Tax Exempt Certificates

·         Maintain Vendor W9 Files

·         Collect and Retain Vendor Contracts 

·         Maintain Insurance Policies Declarations and Renewals

Audits

·         Process Annual 1099s

·         Aid in Audit Requests

·         Proper Management of Cancelled Checks

·         Collect and Review Board Resolutions for Out of Budget Expenditures

ADHOC

·         Perform all Public Records Requests

·         Track and Pay Board Stipends for Meeting Attendance

·         Monthly Credit Card Reconciliations

·         Prepare Semi-Annual Budgets, as requested

·         Prepare Financial Statements, as requested

Education & Experience Required

·         3+ Years of Relative Work Experience or Education

·         Knowledge of Accounting and Bookkeeping Best Practices

·         Knowledge of Quickbooks and Bill.com preferred

·         Must be Able to Effectively Handle Multiple Projects Simultaneously in a Deadline Driven Environment

·         Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team to Achieve the Goals of the Organization

·         Ability to Analyze Processes and Recommend Efficiencies to Implement.

·         Computer Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Specifically Excel

·         Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

*Only applicants of interest will be contacted.

Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.

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