Accounting Manager

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MagicSchool Accounting Manager Job Description

In this newly-created role, you will report directly to the VP Finance, and serve as one of the lead point people on all accounting-related issues.  This is very much a “hands on” accounting role, but you will also oversee a Staff Accountant responsible for general ledger accounting, A/P, and A/R. 

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting function.  Be the primary owner of accounting & financial reporting

• Supervise and coordinate the general ledger, month-end close and internal reporting process, including ownership of ongoing reconciliations, roll-forwards, schedules, etc.

• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memos to support accounting positions (for example, Revenue recognition)

• Be a joint owner of general ledger system (currently Quickbooks).  Assist in any future systems enhancement, implementations, or software migration

• Monitor and analyze monthly / quarterly operating results.  Prepare outputs for internal teams

• Oversee and manage the Staff Accountant’s work.

• Assist VP Finance with preparation of annual audits 

• Oversee tax compliance (state & local, sales tax, VAT, etc.) and tax system management (currently Avalara)

• Respond to inquiries from other company-wide managers regarding the financial results and special reporting requests 

• Develop and maintain internal controls procedures across all accounting systems

• Support any other ad-hoc internal financial analyses 

• Play an active role in other aspects of finance & accounting: banking / treasury, risk / insurance, financing, tax, financial planning, investor relations, etc. 

• Assist in development and implementation of new accounting processes or procedures 

• Be able to supervise a growing team in the future and ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner

Key Competencies

• A thorough understanding of financial reporting and a general ledger structure

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections

• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects in a fast-paced start-up environment

• Knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA required

• A minimum of 4-7 years accounting experience; 2-3 years supervisory experience is preferred

• Public accounting experience a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with general ledger and other accounting systems

Our Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits, such as unlimited PTO, 100% employer covered health insurance, a wellness stipend, a 401(k) match, and vision/dental insurance.

Our Values:

• Educators are Magic:  Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process - they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.

• Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience - push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.

• Community:  Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.

• Innovation:  The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change - AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.

• Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.

• Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.

• Excellence:  Educators and students deserve the best - and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.