Staff Accountant

At Christel House Indianapolis , we strive to create empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.

Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a full-time Staff Accountant.

Requirements :

• 0-3 years related experience in general accounting.
• Familiarity with the operations of an educational institution preferred.
• Experience in Nonprofit Accounting and grant reimbursement preferred.
• Associate degree in accounting, business, or finance, preferred but not required with applicable experience.
• Self-starter, attention to detail, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in analyzing, reporting, and recording financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Indianapolis

Job Tasks:

• Track and allocate general and administrative costs to respective funds and entities.
• Record bank activity, deposits, transfers, payroll, and miscellaneous entries.
• Ensure receipts are coded in accordance with budgets.
• Coordinate local grant reconciliations and reimbursements.
• Assist with tracking and allocation of costs to respective grants, funds, and entities.
• Assist in preparation of required reporting to various grant awarding bodies.
• Filing all documentation as needed.
• Manage vendors and print annual 1099 tax forms.
• Prepare various reconciliations of bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in month end process and functions.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget, audit, and other compliance filings as needed.
• Pull reports or files as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the schools.

Other Functions:

• Pull reports or files as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the schools.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in underserved students' lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Referral bonuses.
• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers.

A complete application requires the following:

• Current resume (please include an email address).
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates' supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position, or student teaching supervisors).

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Salary Description


$50,000 - $55,000 Annually