Part-Time Accounts Payable Specialist

Christel House Indianapolis is accepting applications for a Part-Time Accounts Payable Specialist. Christel House is a growing network of high performing charter schools dedicated to serving urban students in Indianapolis.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides cash disbursement and purchasing support to the Christel House Indianapolis Network of schools. This position provides organized & quick processing of financial transactions while ensuring compliance with policies and funding guidelines. This position is Part-Time averaging 20 - 25 hours per week with the majority of the hours needing to be completed during normal business operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare invoices for payment, ensures review for appropriate documentation, approval and allocation of expenses to respective funding sources.
• Serve as point of contact for vendor inquiries.
• Maintain accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and files.
• Assist in month-end close process.
• Reconcile transactions related to credit card program.
• Assist with tracking and allocation of costs to respective grants, funds, and entities.
• Prepare purchase orders, including review for appropriate documentation and approval.
• Facilitate credit card/purchasing card program.
• Frequent interaction with schools on accounts payable and purchasing related matters.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Pull reports or files as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the schools.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years business, accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Familiarity with the operations of an educational institution or non-profit organization preferred.
• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, preferred but not required.
• Self-starter, attention to detail, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to look at a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

A complete application with include the following:

• Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHS
• Current resume (please include e-mail address)
• At least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position)

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org