Staff Accountant

Commonwealth Charter Academy | Harrisburg, PA

Posted Date 4/14/2025
Description Staff Accountant:

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make an impact in a mission-driven organization? Working out of our Capital Campus Family Service Center located in Harrisburg, PA, our Staff Accountant will support our Business Office with day-to-day financial operations and ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellent service.

Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) is a K-12 public cyber charter school and is a leader in online education as well as the 2nd largest public K-12 school in Pennsylvania. CCA is, first and foremost, a family service organization with a deep expertise in education. CCA, recently named as a Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the third consecutive year, employs more than 2,400 employees and is a beacon of educational excellence. Our goal is to provide quality and flexible personalized learning experiences utilizing the latest developments and best practices in education so learners can structure a curriculum that sparks a passion for knowledge and growth.

You’ll be the go-to person for a variety of day-to-day accounting tasks that keep our school running behind the scenes. On a typical day, you might:
  • Help manage the school’s capital project budgets and accounting
  • Oversee contract budgets and ensure timely payments by working with vendors
  • Prepare monthly facility reports for the board
  • Maintain project schedules and documents for new builds and renovations
  • Build relationships with vendors to ensure quick invoice processing
  • Create multi-year projections for capital projects and present annually
  • Handle tasks like tracking tax-exempt status, security deposits, and vendor orders
  • Assist with year-end closing and manage assets, leases, and construction progress
  • Tackle other accounting and administrative duties as the department evolves


Why You Should Join Us!
Impactful Work! You will play a vital role in creating exciting and innovative learning opportunities for our learners.

Collaborative Environment! Join a passionate and diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to our mission of excellence in education.

Growth Opportunities! We are invested in your professional development and offer opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Competitive Compensation! Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes exceptional health insurance, retirement plans, all school holidays off and paid!

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