Finance Associate

Democracy Prep Public Schools

(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Democracy Prep Public Schools
Founded in 2005 and opening our first school in 2006, Democracy Prep set out to prove what is possible for public education in America. Ten years later, we started the 2015-16 school year with 17 schools and one program delivering transformational results to more than 5,000 scholars across the country.
Summary
First and foremost, we’re looking for people who share our unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars. Beyond that, we want people who are hungry, humble, and smart. For this role, we are looking for someone who is adept at and loves crunching numbers in addition to being hyper-organized with a strong service mentality.
Responsibilities
* Performs regular accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and assist with payroll processing. * Assists with preparation of financial reports for school leaders and Boards of Trustees. * Participates in and supports annual audit process. * Assists with management of federal grants, disbursements, guidelines, and reporting in conjunction with school administrators. * Works with Operations Team and Director of Finance to coordinate purchasing of materials (e.g. uniforms, supplies & textbooks) and services (e.g. IT Consulting, auditors).
Ideal Candidate
**Required Core Competencies** * Expert in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and extensive knowledge of QuickBooks or a similar accounting program * Goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway): must be proficient in basic math, bookkeeping, and generally accepted accounting principals * Prior experience in a charter school environment is a plus **Required Education** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Democracy Prep staff members are provided with a competitive salary, full benefits, and a working environment that includes all the necessary technology and resources to succeed.

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