Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we lay a foundation for our scholars to acquire knowledge, skills, and the confidence to make informed choices for their families and future post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY

• Depositing and recording cash receipt entries for all Aspire home office and school sites, ensuring accurate and timely accounts receivable month-end close.
• Request funding advice from government agencies to record funds to the appropriate school sites.
• Collaborate with state and federal government education and food service departments to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including monthly reimbursement submissions, invoice processing, and application processing.
• Accurately track, report, and analyze financial data related to nutrition programs and overall grant funding.
• Support month end close activities including transactions review, posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and financial reporting.
• Assist with improving processes to increase team effectiveness and efficiency.
• Perform ad hoc duties and special projects as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting; solid understanding of general ledger accounts and how they relate to invoices and receivables.
• Strong understanding of and/or experience with financial reporting.
• Extremely detail oriented, able to complete quality work timely and accurately.
• Exceptional time management, communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates high accountability, sense of urgency and transparency.
• Flexibility to learn and leverage new technology and applications.
• Works well with others, maintains positive relationships and a professional and respectful attitude.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Minimum educational level:
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting preferred.

• Experience required:

• Background in accounting, through coursework and/or work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience of charter school and/or nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Experience of accounting systems with MIP, NetSuite preferred.
• Process improvement experience referred.

• Physical requirements:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Work authorization requirements:

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years).

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment.
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines