Accounts Payable & Operations Associate

About the firm:

• Our client is one of the leading Private Schools in the country. They were founded over 150 years ago and service Kindergarten through High School Students. They encourage students of all backgrounds to flourish in creativity and help to prepare them for the future.
• The firm is a mission-based organization, with a 100% approval of the CEO by the employees.
• Very competitive base salary, strong benefits, over 6 weeks of paid time off that includes personal time, vacation, holidays, and two weeks where the school is closed for spring and winter break plus a cafeteria offering free breakfast and lunch.
• This role will be in office full time, located on the Upper East Side with many bus and train lines going through there including the N,Q,R trains

• Additional perks: Summer Fridays, 403b with a 10% match after 1 year of service
• This position can be full time or part time, if you would like to be considered part time, please specify in your application.

Responsibilities:

• Full cycle accounts payable functions three times per week, approximately 150-200 transactions per week during school year, lower volume during holidays/summer
• Interact with department leaders to explain AP processes, ensure coding is accurate.
• Ensure proper W9s are in place, assist with 1099 process.
• Assist with company credit card processing.
• Additional work can be provided in area of interest such as payroll, administrative functions, general accounting, etc.

Experience Preferred:

• 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable function
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Paymerang or Financial Edge a major plus