Accounting Specialist

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At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Accounting Specialist supports the financial operations of several client schools. This hybrid role spans both general accounting functions and accounts payable responsibilities, requiring strong organizational skills, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate is comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

General Accounting Support:

• Maintain payroll accrual spreadsheets and benefits trackers.
• Prepare and scan documents for bank deposit; enter into VSIMS and General Ledger.
• Perform bank account maintenance and reconciliations.
• Record journal entries, including payroll and PA Department of Education deposits.
• Allocate and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Assist with seasonal financial tasks including budgeting, audits, and annual financial reports (AFRs).
  
  

Accounts Payable Support:

• Receive, review, and process invoices (electronically and manually).
• Analyze and record expense reports; charge expenses to proper accounts and cost centers.
• Assign approvers and ensure timely processing.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve issues and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain vendor files and reconcile balances.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and colleagues to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  
  

Other Activities:

• Identify and proactively provide solutions for automation and process improvement while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy and timeliness.
• Update and maintain policies & procedure documentation.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by the supervisor.
  
  

       

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Education, Licensure, or Certification:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
  
  

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with general ledger systems and financial chart of accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct or QuickBooks a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented focus, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and learning styles.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong orientation to detail and analytical skills.
• Solid problem solving skills and decisiveness.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and be a strong team player.
• Drive for continuous improvement. 
  
  

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times (AZ Only).
  
  

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
• This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
• Local and in-state travel required.
  
  

Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!

Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.

• Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
• Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
• Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
• Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
• Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
  
  

Be the one who makes a difference!

With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let’s make a difference together. Apply Today!