Accounting Clerk (1 year payroll experience required)

Accounting Clerk Job Description

The Accounting Clerk will work closely with charter school clients on a wide range of accounting tasks, including—but not limited to—payroll processing, accounts payable, grant management, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and possesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.

The Accounting Clerk will report to the Senior Accounting Specialist.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting (minimum requirement) and at least two years of recent, related experience
• Strong experience with QuickBooks, including payroll, accounts payable, deposits, journal entries, and debits
• Proficiency with ADP payroll systems
• Ability to perform complex financial and statistical analyses
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, shift priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Previous charter or district school accounting experience preferred but not required
• Ability to successfully pass QuickBooks and Excel skills assessments

Functions

• Perform budgetary and accounting functions for charter school clients
• Reconcile monthly bank statements for all bank, credit card, and investment accounts
• Code accounts in accordance with the Uniform System of Financial Records for Charter Schools
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to ensure compliance and provide a clear audit trail
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely reports and financial information as requested by clients
• Analyze and interpret financial data from multiple sources
• Prepare journal entries for financial reporting, annual audits, and internal audits
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time, hourly position. Upon successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, employees become eligible for benefits, including accrued paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

Optional benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a matching IRA.

Candidates must provide professional references and pass a criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of QuickBooks experience do you have?

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred)
• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tempe, AZ 85284: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person