[2022 - 2023] Staff Accountant
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Staff Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations and support network and school-based operations teams in the purchasing process and payables process. The Staff Accountant will review, monitor, report, and advise on accounts payable activity and Regional Support Team (RST) and schools’ purchasing activity in support of meeting internal goals and deadlines and adhering to KIPP NC’s fiscal policies and procedures. They will play a key role in recognizing areas where purchasing and accounts payable processes could be more effective and efficient, and they will work with Finance Team colleagues to design and execute initiatives to address these needs. The Staff Accountant will oversee the accounts payable function and will ensure all check requests, reimbursements, vendor invoices, wires, ACHs, and cash receipts are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews purchasing and accounts payable documentation for accuracy and adherence to internal guidelines and fiscal policies and procedures
Coordinates the setup and updating of vendors in the financial system
Manages month-end close of accounts payable transactions
Manages customer-vendor relations and inquiries; provides timely responses; supports with internal and external inquiries
Collaborates with Finance Team and Central Office colleagues, school-based staff, and vendors on resolving outstanding invoices and account balances; assists with reconciliation of invoices and payments
Reviews account activity for accuracy; reclassifies expenses to appropriate accounts and ensures transactions are posted following appropriate accounting standards and practices
Develops practices and implements systems that improve the overall efficiency of the accounts payable function
Establishes performance objectives and priorities for accounts payable staff; meets with staff regularly to prioritize tasks, identify problems, and resolve workload issues
Supporting that annual IRS form 1099s are prepared and submitted timely
Assists with annual audits
Maintains an orderly accounting filing system
Supports with the review and processing of payroll
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Additional Information
COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND THE SALARY RANGES FROM $55K - $65K ANNUALIZED.
BENEFITS
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