Charter Impact
Empowering charter schools and non-profits with financial management and operational support.
Accounts Payable Associate
Accounts PayableAccounts PayableFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Texas
Posted
111 days ago
Salary
$20 - $23 / hour
High School2 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Perform accounts payable duties with accuracy and timeliness to assure that positive business relations with vendors are maintained
• Act as the first line of internal control by ensuring invoices are approved by proper client personnel
• Verify availability of cash and perform payment selections
• Void checks, reissue payments, and reverse invoices as necessary
• Prepare rush payments
• Produce accurate data entry and general ledger coding for all invoices for multiple entities
• Generate accounts payable aging, then send to client as needed
• Generate weekly check registers, then send to client
• Maintain recurring payments schedules and leases and ensure timely payment
• Notify clients of vendor discrepancies/credit memos and ensure client follow-ups
• Follow up on stale checks/outstanding checks with clients as needed
• Allocate health benefits and other split expenses and record expense by location
• Timely resolve inquiries/discrepancies from clients and multiple entities, including correspondence via email and phone
• Generate use tax reports, then submit to the Accounts Payable Analyst
• Research and respond to internal and external inquiries related to AP and various expense reports
• Assist in special projects and year-end audit schedule preparation
• Perform all work with accuracy and under the specific instructions given by supervisor and/or client
• Meet all deadlines with minimal follow-up required by supervisor
• Focus on continued process improvement and increased efficiency for clients using the latest industry developments and technology
• Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma and two years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Accounts payable experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of purposes, methods, and practices of financial and accounting record-keeping.
- Knowledge of basic accrual accounting principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of proper English usage and grammar.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, adapt quickly to change, and communicate in a clear and professional manner at all times.
- Ability to learn the appropriate rules, regulations, and technical procedures related to processing payments for non-profit organizations and charter schools.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a “zero-error” environment.
- Ability to understand and carry out directions independently, communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and must be detail oriented.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and rapidly, prepare a variety of accurate financial reports and summaries, and identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial documents.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both clients and Charter Impact staff.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (intermediate/advanced Excel skills highly desired).
- Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar Non-Profit Accounting systems is a plus.
Benefits
- As a remote-first organization, we embrace flexibility and collaboration across teams. To support your success, we provide a company-issued laptop along with essential accessories, including a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, to help you create a productive remote workspace.
- Opportunities to connect: Engage in frequent virtual and in-person team-building events.
- Incredible colleagues: Work alongside a passionate team making a real impact.
- Competitive compensation & benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match—and much more!
- Generous paid time off: Receive 11 paid company holidays and a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Earn a bonus for successful referrals.