Staff Accountant

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MagicSchool Staff Accountant Job Description

MagicSchool is looking for a talented, highly motivated individual to join its accounting team as a staff accountant.  This will be the first staff accountant for the Company, and will report to the Accounting Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily cash management; reconcile and maintain cash accounts (cash receipts / cash disbursements)

• Oversee the credit card processing system (Stripe) for cash receipts

• Oversee invoiced A/R and customer collections.  Communicate with customers as needed / provide Purchase Orders if necessary

• Manage vendor payments, A/P subledger, and communicate with vendors on payable matters

• Manage internal employee travel & expense management (through Brex) and credit card expense policies

• Assist HR team with payroll processing and variable compensation program calculation and system input

• Play integral role in the month-end close process through ownership of certain accounts or processes

• Support tax compliance process – various state & local, sales tax and VAT tax input

• Work with and assist the Accounting Manager on all accounting & reporting needs

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

• Specific projects and other ad hoc assignments as required

Key Competencies

• Sound understanding of US GAAP and general ledger / month-end processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

• Experience with accounting software, preferably Quickbooks

• Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• 1-3 years accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus.

• CPA is a plus.

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.