ALCN0263675-0000
2023-03-26T00:00:00
2023-03-31T00:00:00
POSITION TITLE: Accountant/Purchasing AgentREPORTS TO: School Business AdministratorCLASSIFICATION: Full-Time 12-month EmployeeSALARY: $45,000 - $50,000 commensurate with experienceMISSIONThe mission of Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls is to prepare young women to graduate from high school with the academic and leadership skills necessary to succeed in college and the career of their choosing.ValuesCollege ReadinessLeadershipEmpowermentAccountabilityResolve and ResiliencyVisionAlbany Leadership Charter School for Girls will be a recognized leader in single-sex secondary education for young women. It will foster a community of scholars dedicated to life-long learning and committed to improving their communities through their pursuit of post-secondary endeavors.Commitment to ExcellenceALCS is a family with the highest of expectations for our daughters, particularly in regards to academic achievement. Our goal is to position our girls so that their senior year can be focused on successfully transitioning to their post-secondary pursuits. If we set the standard, our daughters will rise to the challenge. We emphasize the importance of leadership through scholarship and service. “One leader changes everything” is not just a slogan students hear; it is a belief they are taught to manifest.All GirlsThere are three major advantages for girls who are educated in a single gender school, include: expanded educational opportunity, custom-tailored learning and instruction, and greater autonomy of thought and expression. Single gender schools help to foster an environment where their students think for themselves and take control of their own lives. By eliminating false gender stereotypes, all female schools can liberate and empower their girls to explore various subjects and pursue excellence in all disciplines. It is for these reasons that ALCS believes that the opportunity to experience a single-gender education, should be one that is offered freely to any and all girls who would choose it.Position Description:The Accountant/Purchasing Agent works directly with the School Business Administrator with oversight of financials and purchasing. Albany Leadership has an annual budget of approximately $8 million, employing a workforce of 80+ staff members. Some accounting responsibilities include month-end closing, financial statement preparation, billing school districts for tuition, and bi-weekly payroll processing. Some purchasing responsibilities include communicating and working with vendors, obtaining quotes for purchasing items, creating purchase orders, and submitting and tracking purchases. Accountant/Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:Manage general ledger, including month-end and annual closing.Prepare all monthly journal entries including deferrals, accruals, prepaids and fixed assets.Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts; one operating account and 8 reserve accounts.Maintain billing spreadsheet and prepare billing documents, including invoices and credit memos, for annual school tuition billings. Maintenance of the billing spreadsheet, which includes verifying, requesting and tracking all supporting details for student proof of residency, district registrations, and address changes, which entails communicating with other staff members, students, and families.Prepare billing intercepts and provide follow up as needed.Prepare invoices for grants and facility rental agreements as needed.Prepare and provide all necessary working paper schedules and documents to auditors in preparation of audit.Maintain fixed asset listing and depreciation schedule.Prepare monthly summary financial statements.Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for 80+ staff members.Work with vendors to request pricing quotes.Prepare purchase orders for all purchases.Track all purchases.Qualifications:Extensive experience with QuickBooks.Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Outlook.Demonstrated proficiency with Google Apps.Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Associate's degree with equivalent, proven knowledge and experience.A minimum of three years bookkeeping experience.Attention to detail and ability to manage a large spreadsheet with accuracy.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Ability to work in a collaborative environment with staff, students and families.Mission-driven orientation and problem solving attitude.Equal Opportunity Employer
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