ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded based on the belief that all young people, regardless of zip code, are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and more successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles’ more educationally underserved communities. In our 14th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though our scholars come to Alliance on average four grade-levels behind in reading, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 73% to a four-year university in 2018. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.
ROLE SUMMARY
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is seeking an Associate, Accounting, to support all school sites and the Home Office. The Associate, Accounting, will report directly to the Manager, Accounting and supports the Accounting Team in all day-to-day accounting activities. In addition, this position works directly with schools to ensure banking and other transactions are recorded properly. As a member of the Accounting Team, the Associate, Accounting, maintains accurate financial records and ensures high quality management of financial transaction data.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
All duties required to complete the accounting close, including, but not limited to:
- Record all cash related entries in the general ledger
- Perform weekly check deposit and monthly bank account reconciliations
- Maintain listing of school bank transactions and coordinate collection of missing documentation, as required
- Review credit card transactions and perform the monthly reconciliation
- Monitor number of days checks are outstanding and contact vendors and employees for reissues
- Update balance sheet schedules and reconcile to the general ledger, recording corrections as needed
- Perform ad-hoc duties as requested
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE:
- Commitment to the mission of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
- Highly organized with ability to monitor multiple follow-up requests
- Questioning mentality with the willingness to independently seek answers
- Proven ability to process detailed data in an accurate manner
- Team player who is ready to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year of professional work experience required
- HS Diploma or equivalent (e.g. G.E.D.)
- Functional knowledge MS Excel
- Knowledge of accrual accounting and the principles of GAAP
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team so we offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and education, as well as an employer-sponsored 403b plan with an employer annual contribution equal to 5% of regular earnings, and a comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. This position is non-exempt. The compensation range for this position is $22.59/hour - $33.65/hour
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter at www.laalliance.org/careers. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are free public charter schools which do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or employee on the basis of 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.
