Excellence Community Schools
Who We Are
Excellence Community Schools (ECS)
is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.
Our Mission and Vision
Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.
Who We Need
We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success.
Job Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist is a non-exempt role and will compile and maintain accounts payable records, invoices, vendors, process weekly checks, and work on additional projects as assigned.
Responsibilities Process invoices for payment in a high-volume environment - Purchase Orders and Non-Purchase Orders, utilizing Sage Intacct accounting system. Ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed for the purchasing and payment of goods and services. Three-way matching of invoices. Maintain the vendor database in Sage Intacct. Maintain all 1099 vendors. Process weekly checks. Maintain all accounts payable files. Prepare analysis of accounts as required. Prioritize payments according to payment terms. Respond to vendor inquiries and statements. Complete monthly vendor reconciliations. Support the General Ledger team during the month-end close process and audits. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum of 2 -3 years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience required. Working knowledge of US GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) and other generally accepted accounting principles required. Strong knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software required. (Sage Intacct preferred). Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to work with people in an effective and positive manner required. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy required. Organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines as required. Non-profit and/or charter school experience preferred. Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary $62,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications Health Insurance, Dental, Vision 403B Retirement Plan - Employer Match Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits and Life Insurance $5000 Tuition Reimbursement
Excellence Community Schools (ECS)
is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.
Our Mission and Vision
Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.
Who We Need
We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success.
Job Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist is a non-exempt role and will compile and maintain accounts payable records, invoices, vendors, process weekly checks, and work on additional projects as assigned.
Responsibilities Process invoices for payment in a high-volume environment - Purchase Orders and Non-Purchase Orders, utilizing Sage Intacct accounting system. Ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed for the purchasing and payment of goods and services. Three-way matching of invoices. Maintain the vendor database in Sage Intacct. Maintain all 1099 vendors. Process weekly checks. Maintain all accounts payable files. Prepare analysis of accounts as required. Prioritize payments according to payment terms. Respond to vendor inquiries and statements. Complete monthly vendor reconciliations. Support the General Ledger team during the month-end close process and audits. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum of 2 -3 years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience required. Working knowledge of US GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) and other generally accepted accounting principles required. Strong knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software required. (Sage Intacct preferred). Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to work with people in an effective and positive manner required. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy required. Organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines as required. Non-profit and/or charter school experience preferred. Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary $62,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications Health Insurance, Dental, Vision 403B Retirement Plan - Employer Match Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits and Life Insurance $5000 Tuition Reimbursement