Accounting Clerk

The Accelerated School

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,304–$73,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Administrator Documentation, Billing, Business Operations, Cash Management, Charter Schools, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Diversity, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Finance Software, Financial Administration, Financial Compliance, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Follow Through, Fund Accounting, Head of Finance, Health Plan, Linux Media Players, Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operations, Organizational Skills, Paycom, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Forms and Checks, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Records Management, School Management, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Tuition Fees, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Position: Accounting ClerkLocation: Los Angeles, CA 90037Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $70,304.00 - $73,000.00Job Summary Under 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.Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Process 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 Support Calculate 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 & Recordkeeping Utilize 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 Management File 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 Teammate Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals.Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments.Takes ownership of your actions and impact.Values relationships and builds trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through.Engages in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.Believes learning happens through dialogue, not monologue.Actively listens, elevates diverse voices, and seeks understanding.Strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver who prioritizes effectively.Believes in continuous growth for yourself and others.Qualifications Bachelor'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 Benefits Placement on the HO6 Salary Schedule: $70,304 - $73,000.Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage.Work Schedule Monday - Friday | 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.12-Month work calendar | 229 Work Days.To Apply Please visit www.paycom.com to complete the application. Attach resume and a letter of interest. Open until filled.Contact If you have questions about this position, please contact: humanresources@accelerated.org .The 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

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