CA Senior Accountant

OPPORTUNITYThe Senior Accountant has a critical role in supporting Green Dot’s mission to prepare students for college, leadership, and life. They will be the expert in charter school funding and be in charge of preparing charter school financial statements. They will have a thorough knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit organizations and will train and advise school sites on financial accounting matters. The Senior Accountant will develop improved tools, processes, and approaches to ensure that work is done in the most effective and efficient manner. This position is part of the financial team and reports to the Assistant Controller. The Accounting team plays a key role in the organization. Their work is critical to informing decision-making, facilitating oversight and compliance, and training school-based staff. This is a role serving as part of Green Dot California’s central office team, primarily based in Los Angeles.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare bank entries and journal entries to support a cluster of schools including, but not limited to, weekly school site cash deposits, EFT receipts, and revenue accruals.Prepare invoices for accounts receivable, and see through collection.Guarantee timely and accurate month-end close by meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.Reconcile all items on the balance sheet on a monthly basis.Review transaction reports and financial statements and discuss with accounting team members and finance.Assist the compliance team in reviewing the classification and treatment of revenues and expenses related to special programs, to ensure all grant funds are utilized.Help schools prepare for audit visits, ensuring appropriate controls are in place so that all dollars are used to advance student outcomes.Provide answers and support to school and business managers so they can make informed school site decisions.Build relationships with school site and central office staff.Work with schools to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.Be a part of the team and culture by participating in school-related events and visits.Contribute to the development of a strong finance & accounting department that reflects operational best practices.Contribute to the creation and enhancement of financial policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with nonprofit accounting standards.Evaluate and enhance internal control processes, recommending improvements to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations, nonprofit compliance standards, and industry best practices, incorporating relevant updates into daily operations.Special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSAs an ideal candidate, you:have a minimum of 3 years (5 years preferred) of progressive professional work experience in accounting or a related field.have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field.are a CPA (preferred).have Workday experience (preferred).have knowledge of procedures and internal controls of GAAP.have experience with non-profit audits, including federal, state, and local compliance (preferred).are able to maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels—including central office staff and school-site administrators and staff.are able to simultaneously manage multiple projects, while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details; meeting and/or exceeding project goals with the highest quality.have a high level of personal responsibility, a growth mindset, and an A+ work ethic.are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve.will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATIONThe starting salary range for this role is $82,000 - $88,000. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision coverage - including 100% employee-only paid option (visit

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for more information).Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid).Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid).Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance.Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid).Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care).Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid).Wellness programs and resources.Financial planning/coaching access.Optional non-matching 401(k) plan.Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring).Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases.Potential for annual bonuses.Potential for stipend work opportunities.Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid).

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:15 days of paid time off during years 1-3 of service (20 days during years 4-6 and 25 days beyond 6 years of service).An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks (which include the Christmas and New Year’s holidays), as well as an additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving).3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed).

*May be adjusted annually

APPLICATION PROCEDUREWe ask that you complete an online application at

here .Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

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