About Array Education

Array Education is an innovation studio that supports, connects, and invests in teaching and learning projects starting with early literacy and continuing through the strong launch of a young person’s career. The projects we are inspired by, whether in K-12 or beyond, are designed to prepare young people to pursue paths of their choosing post high school. Our post K-12 work is united by a recognition that as we age our educations and our careers are best described not as sequential stops in our lives but rather the double helix of our lives’ DNA.

Array Education currently operates five main programs or ventures – Cooperman College Scholars, a college scholarship program targeting high-potential, underrepresented students from Essex County, NJ; nXu, that provides research-based, transformative, purpose-driven learning experiences for youth and adults through a school-based curriculum, educator training and development, and direct student programming;Lit, a program partnering with school and system leaders to build, implement, and sustain reading ecosystems that live at the intersection of research and instructional equity; Opportunity College, a new online post-secondary program for a new generation of career seekers; and Teach Like a Champion, a program that studies and shares the best practices of effective teachers. In addition to operating these programs, we also explore and invest in technologies and tools that have the potential to dramatically improve instructional experiences and outcomes.

The Array central team provides shared services support to all of our programs, including financial, operations, HR, technology, and legal support services. Our job is to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, so our colleagues can focus on delivering amazing, life-changing programs. In addition to paying our bills on time, onboarding and supporting staff across all programs, and being helpful and responsive resources to our teammates, we always find ways to learn in our roles and improve how we do our work. We’re looking for eager finance and accounting personnel to join our team and contribute to supporting our ecosystem of programs and organizations.

The Opportunity

Reporting to Array Education’s Director of Finance (DOF), the Accounting Associate will be primarily responsible for the A/R function of one of our core programs. Additionally, the Accounting Associate will play a large role in the monthly close process. The Accounting Associate will also focus on special and seasonal projects and improving our client service experience.

The position requires a hard worker who is eager to learn with strong attention to detail. The Accounting Associate will represent the organization to external parties and will be asked to provide excellent customer service. The Accounting Associate will also need to be able to look at the big picture as well as the day-to-day processes focused on continuous improvement, accuracy and efficiency. In addition, the Accounting Associate needs to have a passion for Array Education’s purpose and a deeply collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping (90-95%):

• Execute A/R function for one or more of our core programs
  • Prepare customer A/R invoices that accurately reflect agreements and payment terms
  • Track outstanding A/R and follow up with customers, representing Array and our programs in a professional manner on all communications
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain relationships with customers
  • Respond timely and professionally to inquiries surrounding invoices
  • Monitor incoming payments, and related entries into the accounting system
• Monthly close process:
  • Analyze and input accounting data as needed
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliation for assigned account(s)
  • Perform other reconciliations as needed to ensure accuracy of all financial data
• Work on ad hoc reporting requests to support operational decision-making
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of vendor account records with customers and partners

Special Projects and Other Responsibilities (5-10%): 

• Assist in ongoing process improvement as part of the team
• Continuously learn and develop your accounting skills and knowledge of our programs, in partnership with the Director of Finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• 0-3 years of accounting or finance experience, with knowledge of basic accounting and accounting transactions
• Experience with Accounts Receivable a plus
• Proficiency with Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail - you thrive on being thorough, accurate, and precise in all you do
• Curiosity to learn new things and desire to deeply understand all aspects of your finance and accounting work - you constantly ask questions, take notes for your own reference, and don’t hesitate to confirm your understanding when needed
• Proactive, pragmatic, and resourceful problem solver – you enjoy trying to figure things out 
• Ability to work efficiently, smartly, and within an entrepreneurial environment, with demonstrated ability to be a self-starter
• Strong communication skills with a service oriented mentality
• Strong organizational skills
• A passion to join a mission-driven organization

Benefits: The salary range for this position is $55,000-75,000, depending on experience. Array Education offers a competitive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, 401(k) match, unlimited sick time, 18 holidays, and 15 PTO/vacation days.

Location: This is a hybrid position requiring 1-2 days a week in-person in lower Manhattan.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application at our Greenhouse page, where you will be asked to answer some application questions. Please submit your application by 9AM ET on 3/4/2024 to be considered for the first interview round for this position.

We know that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job qualifications. Don’t let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! Please do apply if you can meet many of the qualifications. We commit to reviewing your applications, keeping your info on file, and reaching out if a well-suited position becomes available.