Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant 

Employee Group & Grade: Exempt 

Reports To: Senior G/L Accountant 

Starting Salary Scale: $55,000 - $70,000 

Calendar Year: 220 days 

Date Written/Revised: May 2026 

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado.  

Date Written/Revised: May 2026 

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*   

Why Work at GOAL High School?   

• Great Mission and Great Culture.   

• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.   

• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.   

• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.   

• Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications.  

• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.   

• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.   

• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.   

• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year   

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans.   

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).   

• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.   

• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.   

• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.   

• Employee Assistance Program.   

• The school provides a laptop, cell phone, and additional equipment as needed.  

• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.   

• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).   

Purpose of Job: 

The Staff Accountant is a professional accounting position responsible for applying advanced accounting knowledge and independent judgement in support of GOAL High School’s financial integrity, compliance, and reporting accuracy under the direction of the Senior Accountant and in coordination with the Director of Finance. The position exercises discretion in interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), public sector and fund accounting standards, and internal financial policies and contributes directly to financial reporting accuracy, accounting policy development, and analytical decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a mission-driven public education environment. 

Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities: 

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team. 

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team 

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students with an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Cash Receipts & Banking 

• Oversee the proper accounting and classification of cash receipts using professional judgement to ensure compliance with GAAP and fund accounting standards.  

• Independently prepares and analyzes bank reconciliations, evaluates reconciling items, and determines appropriate corrective accounting treatment prior to management review.  

Balance Sheet & Month-End Close Support 

• Maintains ownership of assigned general ledger accounts and independently prepares and reviews balance sheet reconciliations applying professional accounting judgement.  

• Prepare and substantiate month-end closing journal entries, including accruals and adjustments requiring interpretation of accounting standards.  

• Maintain supporting workpapers in an organized and audit-ready format. 

Student Technology Fee Process (End-to-End Ownership) 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the student's technology billing process. 

• Receive and evaluate invoice requests from site administrators for damaged or lost student-issued devices and technology. 

• Compile all required billing information including student and parent/guardian name, billing address, device serial number and book value, date of loss, and student enrollment status. 

• Record invoices in the school’s invoice software and manage the full accounts receivable lifecycle through payment receipt and application. 

• Prepare and post corresponding general ledger journal entries. 

• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the tech fee process; complete ad hoc requests related to student billing as needed. 

Reporting & Administrative Support 

• Assist with ad hoc internal management reports as requested by the Senior Accountant or Director of Finance. 

• Perform general administrative and recordkeeping tasks including document scanning, filing, and archiving in accordance with GOAL Academy’s records of retention policies. 

Other Duties as Assigned 

• The Staff Accountant may perform limited general administrative or clerical tasks, such as document scanning, filing, or archiving records, on an as needed basis. These tasks are incidental to the primary professional accounting responsibilities of the position and do not constitute the employee’s primary duty. 

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff: 

• Love for children and the ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf. 

• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events.  

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills.  

• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology. 

• Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues.  

• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process. 

• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals. 

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.  

• Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required. 

• Ethical, honest, and good-humored. 

• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado.  

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must reside in Colorado. 

• Must possess a valid Driver's License 

Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.  

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support role. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general comfort with financial software and ERP systems.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.  

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.  

• Ability to handle sensitive student and financial information with discretion and confidentiality. 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with public sector, nonprofit, or K-12 education finance. 

• Familiarity with Colorado Department of Education chart of accounts or fund accounting concepts.  

• Exposure to balance sheet reconciliation and month-end close processes.  

Physical Requirements of this position include: 

Seldom  

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International  

Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Occasional  

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination 

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Frequent  

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone 

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.   

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.