Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Clerk provides financial and administrative support by processing accounts payable, assisting with payroll and benefits reconciliation, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting cash management activities. This position ensures the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, compliance with established fiscal procedures, and effective coordination with vendors, employees, and internal departments to support the school's daily business operations.What You Will DoAccounts Payable & Vendor ManagementProcess accounts payable by verifying supporting documentation, account allocations, and posting transactions into the accounting system.Review, input, and organize operational expenses and check requests, ensuring payments are processed in accordance with established fiscal procedures.Obtain and maintain W-9 forms for vendors.Review invoices for accuracy and identify charges that appear unusual or inconsistent, escalating concerns to the Chief Financial Officer as appropriate.Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account-related inquiries.Purchase goods and supplies necessary for school operations in accordance with purchasing procedures.Prepare and send purchase orders.Payroll & Employee Benefits SupportCalculate employee hours worked using timesheets and supporting reports, ensuring accurate payroll entry, employee classifications, and coding.Reconcile employee health benefit enrollments with billing statements and personnel records.Reconcile union dues with payroll deductions and supporting personnel documentation.Prepare documentation for payroll processing such as timesheets/extra hours.Approve Paycom timesheets.Financial Systems & RecordkeepingUtilize accounting and payroll software, including Paycom, Ramp, Netsuite, FreshService and other systems, to process transactions and maintain accurate financial, purchasing and payroll records.Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational procedures.Administrative & Records ManagementFile financial documents, reports, payroll records, and checks in an organized and secure manner.Prepare copies of financial and administrative documents as needed.Perform other related duties as assigned.Our Ideal TeammateDeeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals. You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions.Believes diversity drives innovation and actively fosters inclusive environments. You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students, families, and community.Takes ownership of your actions and impact. You reflect, seek feedback, adjust as needed, and hold yourself accountable for results.You value relationships and build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through. You engage in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.You believe learning happens through dialogue, not monologue. You listen actively, elevate diverse voices, and seek understanding, even in moments of conflict.You are a strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver. You prioritize effectively, anticipate challenges, and adapt strategies to drive meaningful results.You believe in continuous growth for yourself and others. You celebrate wins, own mistakes, seek coaching and feedback, and support teammates in developing their skills and impact.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in a related field and/or minimum 2 years Accounting experience.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Understand transactions utilizing account codes and classifications.Excellent writing and communication skills.Self-motivated; work with minimal supervision.Knowledge of school fund accounting and education-related financial software desired but not required.Spanish Bilingual (Required).Compensation And BenefitsPlacement on the HO6 Salary Schedule: $70,304 - $73,000.Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage.Work ScheduleMonday - Friday | 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.12-Month work calendar | 229 Work Days.EEO StatementThe Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr