AMS Schools

AMS Schools

Regional Senior Accountant

Las Vegas, NV · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$75kDetected 28 days ago
Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelProcess ImprovementERPHRISCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

  • We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
  • Position Overview AMS Impact Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Regional Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance & Accounting team.
  • This role is responsible for supporting the financial integrity, compliance, and reporting accuracy of an assigned portfolio of AMS schools and organizational entities.

Responsibilities

  • Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes for assigned schools and entities.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring consistency and accuracy across financial records.
  • Maintain organized and accurate supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit purposes.
  • Assist with federal, state, and compliance reporting requirements, including Charter Board filings, IRS Form 990 support, and Single Audit submissions.
  • Support the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of internal controls and accounting best practices.
  • Partner with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Grants, and operational teams to ensure accurate financial coding and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience required.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, fund accounting, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse and cross-functional teams.
  • This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Education
  • Experience
  • Experience in nonprofit, education, charter school, or multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • CPA certification or active CPA track preferred.
  • Experience with enterprise-level accounting systems required
  • Workday ERP experience strongly preferred.

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation

  • Prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation for annual independent financial audits.
  • $65,000-$75,000.00 DOE

Benefits

  • AMS Impact Group partners with high-performing schools and educational organizations to provide operational excellence, strategic support, and scalable solutions that help students and communities thrive.
  • Together with the Academies of Math and Science (AMS), we are committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and strong operational infrastructure.
  • The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and committed to operational excellence in support of K-12 education.

This listing is sourced directly from AMS Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.