Job description

JOB TITLE: Accounting Associate

STATUS: Full Time (Hourly)

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

PROGRAM: Vaughn NCLC Business Team

The Accounting Associate position is based in Vaughn NCLC’s Central Office in San Fernando, California. This position offers an accounting professional the opportunity to join one of California’s first independent, public, charter schools. In collaboration with the Business Team, the Accounting Associate assists in ensuring that public dollars are efficiently allocated and managed, all the while maintaining Vaughn NCLC’s commitment to quality public education for the students in our community.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting & Payroll:

• Coding and entering invoice and reimbursement information into the accounting system.
• Reviewing vendor invoices, fulfilling check requests, scanning and storing documents, and maintaining vendor, school employee, and accounting files.
• Responding to staff and vendor inquiries and requests for information.
• Assisting in payroll processing and preparing journal entries as needed.
• Manages deposits and other bank transactions required for bank reconcilitons.
• Assisting in year-end accrual entries.
• Assisting in other activities, such as preparing monthly financial statements and completing compliance documents required for government oversight.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in preparing all financial reporting to the public chartering agencies of clients.
• Prepare information requested by auditors at year-end. Be able to explain journal entries made.

Staff Support:

• Directly interface with charter school staff to address inquiries and provide process guidance.
• Assist in training school site office managers & assistants on procurement and payroll procedures.
• Visit client sites and assist with ad hoc or special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. 2-3 years of experience in the field preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, business principles, and standard operating practices. Strong accounting background.
• Knowledge of accounting systems required. Knowledge of Netsuite preferred.
• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships.
• Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong writing and communication skills. Strong analytical skills.
• Interest in and commitment to public education.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, non-exempt position (8 hours per day)
• 230 days per year
• Starting at $33.50 per hour
• Potential bonus of $1,200.00
• Full benefits and additional voluntary benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• Sick Accrual
• Ongoing Professional Development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.50 - $38.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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