Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

The Accounts Payable & Payroll Coordinator is a critical, dual-function role responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor payments and employee compensation. This position requires strong technical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and will serve as a key financial liaison for both external vendors and internal staff.

Responsibilities

• Invoice and Expense Processing: Receive, verify, and process invoices and requisitions for goods and services. Ensure all transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Code and log all incoming invoices and bills on internal systems after confirming appropriate approvals.
• Financial Record Management: Charge expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers by analyzing PO/invoice/expense reports and recording entries. Maintain electronic records for all payable accounts, including the accounts payable register and related reports. Perform vendor file maintenance and track all payments.
• Discrepancy Resolution and Communication: Keep aging reports clean and actively work on resolving discrepancies. Communicate externally with vendors and internally with departments to investigate and resolve any questions or issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Financial Operations Support: Assist with the monthly close process. Support the company's accounting operations by ensuring timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers. Assist in the management of the credit card program. Send out weekly/bi-weekly ACH remittance emails.
• Payroll Processing: Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees using the designated payroll system. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, deductions, and garnishments.

Preferred Qualifications & Traits

• Prior experience in accounts payable, accounting, payroll with a strong understanding of financial policies and procedures.
• Experience with General Ledger and Journal Entries: The ability to perform account reconciliations and assist with journal entries.
• Experience with Coupa (a plus).
• Experience with NetSuite (a plus).
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with standard office software and comfortable using a MacBook.
• Industry experience from academia or a non-profit organization.

Education

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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