Accounting Manager
Our Mission: Through a demanding education based on high standards, accountability, and structure, West Denver Preparatory Charter School prepares students in grades six through eight for educational success from middle school through college.
West Denver Preparatory Charter School, a successful charter school network of two Denver schools serving predominantly low-income students of color, will operate four middle school campuses in the 2010-2011 school year serving approximately 780 students. West Denver Prep seeks to build upon strong academic student progress, intense community demand, strong school leadership and capacity, and a clear vision for urban school reform.
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day fiscal operations of the West Denver Prep network. Qualified candidates will demonstrate solid experience in accounting practices and software, excellent attention to detail, and high reliability and professionalism. The Accounting Manager is hired and evaluated by the Director of Operations & Finance.
Primary Responsibilities / Performance Indicators may include:Accounting / · Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for four schools, including accounts receivable and payable.
· Prepares and maintains accurate financial reports and accounting files.
· Assist with the creation of annual budgets
· Support DFO in demonstrating financial viability to independent auditor. / · Monthly financial statements are presented to the board on schedule and are clear and accurate.
· Annual audit is successfully completed without material findings.
· Bookkeeping is accurate and in accordance to GASB.
· Accounts receivable and payable are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
Other Business Services / · Assist DFO to organize and manage the school’s system for other needed business services, such insurance renewals, compliance reporting, etc. / · Necessary business services are acquired affordably and the implementation of these services do not distract from the academic program.
The Accounting Manager will begin work July 13, though resumes will be considered immediately. Compensation is highly competitive; the Accounting Manager is eligible to participate in the Denver Public Schools Retirement System. West Denver Prep is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to: (email preferred)
Chris Gibbons, Head of School
West Denver Preparatory Charter School
1825 South Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219