StrataTech Education Group

StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., and Houston, Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas.

The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the accounting and treasury operations of the multiple campus locations, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance accuracy, relevance and timeliness of the company’s reported financial results in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains the general ledger financial reporting system in accordance with GAAP, prepares and enters all journal entries, monitors bank accounts and enters/monitors bank, payment, and revenue transactions, and prepares all account/bank reconciliations and forecasts for one or more entities. Adheres to the accounting requirements, policies and deadlines set forth by the VP of Accounting/Corporate Controller, including preparing monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
• Maintains the accounts payable and vendor filing systems, enters PO’s and AP invoices and/or coordinates this; prepares/coordinates AP check runs; approves and records expense reimbursements, prepares and files sales tax returns, researches/coordinates vendor inquiries, and maintains source documents.
• Records and analyses revenue, expenses, inventory, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts for one or more entities, and may also maintain fixed asset database and record depreciation and amortization of fixed assets.
• Complies with all regulatory standards, internal control procedures and GAAP accounting rules. Assists with audits preparing/assembling auditor information requests for their campus.
• Prepares and completes other reports to assist corporate and campus leadership team in fulfilling their duties and in enforcing departmental budgets.
• Reviews bi-weekly payroll, prepares and records all payroll related journal entries, and reconciles all payroll related balance sheet accounts. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Accounting Management.

Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in related field (accounting/finance) required; minimum 7 years accounting experience, through education and experience a thorough understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency. Experience with Great Plains accounting software is preferred.

People Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position, however this person may review clerical entries recorded by others rather that completing all entries as part of the job.

Physical Environment:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment
• Stooping, bending twisting, and reaching may be required

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

StrataTech’s I-CARE Values

Our students are the reason we continue to do what we do.

We act with Integrity and honesty to help students move from enrollment to graduation.

We use two-way Communication to understand every student’s unique expectations and situation.

We take Accountability for the academic success of all students while they are enrolled.

Our students Respect us enough to trust us with their time, money and goals, and we show them that same respect in return.

We work every day to achieve Excellence, because excellence for us means the best possible outcome for our students.

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