Finance Associate

Do you have 5 years of nonprofit finance/accounting experience

We are currently in search of a Finance Associate (AP/AR) for a Private Independent Day School located in San Mateo CA. This is a Full-Time In-Person Temporary assignment.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Private Independent Day School

LOCATION: San Mateo CA

POSITION TITLE: Finance Associate

SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours/week)

DURATION: Temporary (2-3 months)

HOURLY PAY: $40.00-42.00/hour

Is This Your Dream Job This Finance Associate will assist with the schools financial operations with integrity accuracy and fiscal responsibility. This role plays a key part in ensuring sound financial management in support of the schools educational mission. The Finance Associate supports and advances the schools mission as approved by the Board of Trustees.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field preferred
• 5 years of accounting or finance experience with experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable required
• Experience working with QuickBooks required
• Experience in an educational or nonprofit environment is preferred
• Familiarity with general ledger accounting account reconciliations billing and financial reporting
• Experience supporting monthly or year-end close processes preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Process accounts payable invoices and prepare payments
• Enter accounts receivable and record incoming payments
• Assist with tuition extended-care and auxiliary-program billing
• Monitor outstanding balances and send routine payment reminders
• Respond to basic parent questions about invoices and account balances
• Enter and code transactions in QuickBooks
• Reconcile credit-card transactions and collect supporting receipts
• Maintain organized digital and physical accounting records
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations using established procedures
• Prepare basic AP AR and outstanding-balance reports
• Research straightforward payment or invoice discrepancies
• Provide general administrative support to the Business Office

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