Accounting Manager - Alabama

Freedom Preparatory Academy

Accounting Manager

ABOUT US

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a K-12 charter school in Memphis, TN and Alabama. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. Freedom Preparatory Academy opened in August of 2009 with a class of 96 6th graders. We now serve over 2,000 students in grades K-12 and launched in Birmingham, AL with K-1 to grow to a K-5 campus. In the fifteen years we have been operating, our students have exceeded local and state averages in math and local averages in English language arts on the state exam.

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission: Every child deserves the right to a high quality public education, a foundation in character development is essential, and direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally. We will accomplish our mission through a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an Accounting Manager to work collaboratively with the Controller.. This role is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day accounting functions, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Establish and maintain vendor records approved by the Controller

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Input network recurring invoices daily / weekly, reconcile ghost card weekly, among other accounts payable duties approved by the Controller

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Collaborate with national, regional, and school purchasers to ensure accurate and timely bill payment

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Collaborate with Finance & Operation Managers and Grants Financial Compliance Manager to ensure accurate and timely deposits and revenue recognition

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Collaborate with Regional Assets Management & Procurement Lead to ensure accurate recording of assets

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Support Controller with month-and year-end close processes to ensure a timely submission of clean audits

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Implement and leverage finance software to improve efficiency and accuracy

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Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

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Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

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3-5 years’ experience in an accounting position, preferred

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Advanced computer skills on Microsoft Office, accounting software and databases

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Ability to manipulate large amounts of data

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Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations (GAAP: GASB, FASB)

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High attention to detail and accuracy

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Ability to multitask and work under very tight deadlines

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Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

REPORTS TO Controller

PTO POLICY Support Based Administrative

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal-opportunity employer.