Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of requisitions, purchases, check requests and vendor reimbursements for assigned schools. She/he will be the primary contact for Directors of Operations at schools she/he is supporting for purchasing and payables. She/he is the technical expert for requisition and purchasing processes. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, is highly organized, has strong analytical and customer services skills, and is able to complete a large volume of time-sensitive transactions in a high pressure environment under tight deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing relationships with Directors of Operations at assigned schools, including conducting bi-weekly school visits

Establishing and maintaining controls over requisitions and purchases for assigned schools

Entering and paying vendor invoices and reimbursements in a timely manner

Maintaining relationships with vendors and identifying and resolving billing, credit and payment issues, as appropriate

Develop efficient ways to process vendor invoices and payments

Ensure purchases are supported by appropriate approvals and supporting documents

Oversight and reconciliation of school credit cards

Performing assigned tasks for the monthly close

Providing support to other finance staff as needed

Education and Experience:

At least five years accounting experience including three years of specific Accounts Payable experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related program preferred

Strong proficiency in, general ledger and accounts payable systems, Blackbaud Financial Edge experience preferred

Administrative background that reflects strong management and communication skills

Knowledge of public education and charter schools highly desirable

Key Competencies:

Strong customer service skills

Excels in problem solving, has a sense of humor and has a desire to provide only the highest quality education for students

Ability to work well in a team and enhance cooperative working relationships

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail and accuracy

Confidentiality

Judgment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as traveling to network campuses and maneuvering in office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel when necessary

About Mastery:

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child - academically and emotionally - matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools http://www.masterycharter.org/" target="_blank is a nonprofit network of more than 20 schools http://www.masterycharter.org/app/uploads/2017/12/MCS.Locations.and_.Map_.2017.pdf" target="_blank serving over 13,500 students in Philadelphia and Camden. We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time