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Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.
We are seeking an inspired and collaborative team player to join our growing Finance program as a Staff Accountant (Financial Specialist). The Financial Specialist is responsible for using financial management knowledge to perform cost analyses, prepare budgets and evaluate current accounting trends. The position will also advise the Shared Services management team on strategic decisions in alignment with business objectives.Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day accounts payable processing for multiple sites and multiple grants across Acelero Camden Philadelphia, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all invoices for payment.
- Verify invoices for accuracy and appropriate backup documentation. Code to proper general ledger account and allocate to proper funding source.
- Manage and process reimbursement and expenses for Food Services.
- Track budget to actual for the Training & Travel budget.
- Assist the Director of Finance with the review and analysis of allocations for multiple funding sources, monitoring of other budget to actuals, and fiscal oversight and reporting of all Acelero Partnerships, as needed.
- Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts as assigned.
- File and maintenance of all files for the Finance Department, and various other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A high school diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree or course credits equivalent in accounting or related field preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of accounting or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Excel and strong writing and communications skills.
- Experience in education or non-profit environment preferred.
- Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
- Must have reliable transportation.
This position earns up to 30.46 Hourly
Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning? - Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve - Career growth and professional development opportunities - Supportive working environment - Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment - Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.
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Full Time
$109k-139k (estimate)
04/30/2024
05/15/2024
acelero.net
New York, NY
1,000 - 3,000
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