Staff Accountant

Company: Career Academy of South Bend, Inc.
Location: South Bend
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: About the Role Career Academy Network of Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This full-time, on-site position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and SBOA regulations. The Staff Accountant will support the Controller and CFO by performing bookkeeping duties, creation of budget models, preparing complex financial statements, and assisting with budget reconciliations, and audit preparation. Key Responsibilities Creation of Operational Budget Models utilizing Trial Balance historical data Assist with budget preparation and variance tracking Reconcile bank accounts and other financial statements Support month-end and year-end closing procedures Assist with generating monthly Financial Board packages Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports Monthly reconciliation and coding of credit card transactions Process invoices, payments, and reimbursements Posting of incoming ACH deposits Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records Create Journal Entries and posting to accounting software (FundEZ) Support external audit and compliance documentation as needed Qualifications Highly preferred : Familiarity with the SBOA Chart of Accounts Experience with Indiana K-12 Accounting Standards Exceptional proficiency in Excel Experience with accounting software and bookkeeping Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and variances Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred) Experience in the educational or public sector (preferred) Why Join Us? Career Academy Network of Public Schools offers a collaborative and mission-driven environment where your work directly supports student success. We value integrity, accountability, and excellence in financial management. Requirements:

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