Accounting Coordinator

Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment K-12 charter school located in southeast Colorado Springs, dedicated to educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
• A financially sound institution with healthy reserves, poised to demonstrate the potential of strategic financial management
• Committed to preparing and empowering our students for post-graduate success through academic rigor and robust family support
• Dedicated to ensuring our staff receive a competitive total rewards package and meaningful professional development opportunities

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Process invoices and prepare checks on a weekly basis
• Record and prepare weekly deposits
• Maintain purchasing card inventory, distribution, reporting, and supporting documents
  • Includes detailed transaction reviews, reconciling and requesting further documentation when necessary
• Assist with preparation for monthly grant invoices
• Maintain, update, and reconcile various logs, reports, ledgers, files, databases, and spreadsheets while ensuring consistent accuracy and completion
• Manage office filing and record retention according to school policies
• Run or prepare various financial reports as requested by the Managing Director of Finance
• Assist with compiling all pertinent information during a financial audit
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Managing Director of Finance

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly/Non-Exempt
• $22.92 – $26.92 per hour (DOE)
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; 35-40 Hours per Week

Benefits

• Approximately 6* weeks of school breaks
  • Please note hourly positions are not annualized and therefore only receive compensation for scheduled work days
• 64* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 223 work days per academic year
• Start Date: As soon as possible

• This amount will be prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2024 and/or before June 30, 2025.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of related accounting experience
• Consistent availability during business hours Monday - Friday
• Able to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
• Possess, at a minimum, basic knowledge of record keeping, bookkeeping practices and techniques
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail necessary for accurate financial reporting
• Superior time management skills and an ability to consistently meet established deadlines
• Display consistently strong written and oral communication skills appropriate for a professional setting
• Ability to exercise confidentiality when necessary and exercise appropriate judgment when communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• A willingness and ability to work in both an individual and team setting

Desired Qualifications

• At least two years of experience with financial management systems and Excel
• Knowledge and experience related to accounts payable and cash receipts
• Prior administrative experience in a school setting

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to sit and stand (conducive to an office environment) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled