Charter Impact
Empowering charter schools and non-profits with financial management and operational support.
Onboarding Specialist
Onboarding SpecialistCustomer SuccessFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Texas
Posted
131 days ago
Salary
$26 - $31 / hour
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Serve as the primary contact for new school clients during the onboarding phase.
• Lead kickoff meetings to establish timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
• Gather, review, and validate client data (e.g., chart of accounts, payroll records, contracts, compliance calendars).
• Coordinate setup and configuration of financial and payroll systems (Sage Intacct, Inova, Edstruments or equivalent).
• Ensure proper mapping to state-specific requirements (e.g., Florida DOE Chart of Accounts, FEFP funding, Title I/IDEA compliance).
• Facilitate weekly check-in meetings with new clients to provide guidance, answer questions, and support a smooth transition through process refinements.
• Train school leaders and staff on new systems, processes, and workflows.
• Develop and deliver written guides, checklists, and resource materials to support successful client adoption and independence.
• Track onboarding milestones, deliverables, and deadlines, escalating risks proactively as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams (payroll, accounts payable, accounting, compliance) to ensure seamless handoffs and coordinated execution.
• Keep clients informed through regular progress updates, status reports, and clear next steps.
• Conduct tailored demonstrations of accounting, payroll, and accounts payable platforms for prospective clients.
• Highlight features, workflows, and compliance advantages relevant to charter school operations.
• Partner with the sales team to address technical and process questions, reinforcing client confidence prior to contract execution.
• Capture and share feedback from demo sessions to inform product enhancements and onboarding resources.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients by demonstrating expertise, responsiveness, and empathy for the unique challenges of charter schools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve service delivery, and enhance the overall client experience.
Job Requirements
- __**EDUCATION**__**:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- __**EXPERIENCE**__**:**
- 3+ years of experience in charter school operations, business management, accounting, or client services
- Strong knowledge of charter school funding models, compliance requirements, and payroll practices preferred.
- __**KNOWLEDGE OF**__**:**
- Purposes, methods, and practices of client onboarding, transitioning and record keeping.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
- Proper and effective use of English grammar and communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to effectively listen to and empathize with customers.
- Learn the appropriate rules, regulations and technical procedures specifically related to charter schools and non-profit payroll.
- Candidates must also have the ability to:**
- Align with Charter Impacts core beliefs and business philosophy.
- Manage multiple projects, clients, and timelines effectively through strong project management and organizational skills.
- Clearly explain financial and technical information to diverse, non-finance audiences using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effectively use financial/accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Inova, ADP, etc.) as well as Microsoft and Google productivity tools to perform daily tasks efficiently.
- Maintain, encourage and participate in a close and highly collaborative team environment with clients and Charter Impact staff.
- Adapt quickly to change.
- Understand and carry out directions in an independent manner.
- Experience with the following is a plus:**
- Sage Intacct Accounting.
- Any third-party payroll database experience, such as ADP, Paychex, Intuit.
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.