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Accounting & Budget Manager - Louisiana

CompanyGEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
LocationBaton Rouge
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 29, 2026
About The Company
Welcome to GEO Academies, where innovation meets educational excellence. We're dedicated to transforming students' educational journeys by implementing leading-edge methods that empower students to complete not only their high school diploma at rates higher than state-average, but to also earn an associate's or bachelor's degree while still in high school. GEO has built a student-personalized, content-rich K-12 educational framework that provides a skill-based approach to learning. Operating a network of eight charter schools in Indiana and Louisiana, we set the stage for a seamless, debt-free and successful transition into college and beyond for 3,800 predominantly African-American and low-income students. By providing an accelerated pathway to college, beginning in kindergarten, GEO schools hope to break the poverty cycle prevalent in the families and communities of the students we serve.
About the Role

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Accounting & Budget Manager - Louisiana


GEO Foundation has been making access to quality schools a reality for children since 1998. We are a dynamic company that has established a network of quality charter schools in Baton Rouge, Gary and Indianapolis, IN. GEO-sponsored public charter schools are high academic growth schools and feature a unique K-14 model--full day kindergarten all the way through two years of college. We believe all children should have access to a quality education that includes college. We embrace all quality educational options that enable parents to help their children learn and schools to succeed. Through aggressive community outreach and the introduction of options that empower families, GEO strives to make educational choice a reality for all families.


REPORTS TO/TERM:

  • GEO Foundation –Accounting Officer
  • Full Time

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The Accounting & Budget Manager will be required to perform the following:

  • Work harmoniously as a valued accounting team member to provide general accounting services including but not limited to:
  • Preparing journal entries
  • Month end closings of Louisiana schools
  • Preparation of monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation with supporting schedules
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and Intercompany reconciliations
  • Prepare fixed assets schedule and record depreciation
  • Assistance with annual audit schedules
  • Coordinate with Accounting Officer and Louisiana school leaders to develop and monitor annual operating budgets for all schools.
  • Complete quarterly, semi-annual, and annual LDOE reporting
  • Perform other duties as requested by team leader

EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years’ experience working in an accounting position
  • Experience in an educational setting
  • Experience with GAAP and governmental accounting
  • Experience with federal grants

Our ideal applicant will live in the Baton Rouge, LA area.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Desire to work for a mission driven organization; making a difference in the lives of children and families
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills)
  • Extremely professional attitude
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Detail orientated
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities proactively while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
  • High degree of confidentiality
Key Skills
General accountingJournal entriesMonth end closingBalance sheet reconciliationBank reconciliationFixed assetsBudgetingGAAPGovernmental accountingFederal grantsMicrosoft Office SuiteAdvanced ExcelAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsConfidentiality
Categories
Finance & AccountingEducationManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Accounting & Budget Manager will perform general accounting duties including journal entries, month-end closings, and account reconciliations. They will also coordinate with school leaders to develop and monitor annual operating budgets and ensure compliance with LDOE reporting requirements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
61
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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