Business Assistant/AP Coordinator

Business Assistant/AP Coordinator Dwight Englewood School - 4.5 Englewood, NJ Job Details $40 - $42 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Tax form completion Budget-to-actual reports Accounting systems Contract documentation review Communication with suppliers Customer communication Financial close processing Vendor contracts Commercial insurance policies Preparation of internal financial performance reports Contract review Internal controls Spreadsheets Writing skills Mid-level Financial analysis 3 years Finance Analysis skills Database management Expense reports Internal employee customer service Invoice reconciliation Vendor relationship management Data entry Vendor communication Invoice data entry Insurance policy review Closing the books Monthly financial performance reviews Full Job Description Dwight-Englewood School is seeking a Business Assistant/AP Coordinator This team member is will be responsible for Accounts Payable and direct support to the CFO. Administration and Coordination of Accounts Payable including: Full ownership of the accounts payable process including vendor set up through execution of the complete disbursement cycle, recording and reviewing expenses, payments, reporting, reconciliation, and analysis of expenditures. Utilizing Blackbaud FENxt, Expense Management, maintain the A/P database, review invoices and related support; identify errors; ensure proper approval, coding, and allocation to appropriate general ledger accounts. Process payments through Blackbaud Payment Assistant. Monitor payment data related to contracts and agreements. Review approvals for consistency with the School's procurement policies. Record journal entries, reconcile accounts payable, accrued, and prepaid expenses, and related general ledger accounts. Coordinate approval of credit card transactions through Concur Solutions. Ensure proper G/L distribution and detail receipts. Monthly recording and reconciliation of credit card charges Communicate with vendors, budget managers, faculty, and staff to promptly resolve internal and external inquiries and discrepancies. Finance Office Support Track capital expenditures and related contracts; capitalize expenditure according to the School's capitalization policy. Review of commercial insurance policies; facilitate renewals; reconciliation of insurance premiums. Annual preparation and filing of Forms 1099 and 1096 and ensure compliance with requirements for filing. Year end audit responsibilities including account reconciliations and workpapers related to accounts payable, accrued and prepaid expenses, disbursements, various expense accounts; other year end responsibilities as needed. Develop and maintain various spreadsheets and reconciliations. Provide direct support to the Chief Financial Officer including internal and external reporting, monthly review of trial balances and budget to actual activity; Review of contracts and agreements; attention to legal terminology related to indemnification, terms and conditions, renewals, cancellations and termination Annual data entry into various portals for industry surveys Perform other entry level accounting functions Administrative and general business related duties and special projects as may be assigned by the CFO as necessary for this position.

Desired Qualifications:

3 years of experience in accounts payable and using a computerized A/P system; or 1 year of experience with a degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience using accounting software to process accounts payable. Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, account reconciliation and monthly closing process Knowledge of Blackbaud FE NXT Accounts Payable and Expense Management strongly preferred but not required. Knowledge of Concur Solution a plus. Excellent computer skills with experience using excel, creating and maintaining complicated spreadsheets. Superb attention to detail and strong quantitative and analytical skills required. Customer service oriented with the strong ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Must have a strong work ethic, exhibit professionalism and the desire to be part of our team. This is a 12 month on campus non-exempt position 8 to 4 or 8:30 to 4:30 and may require occasional overtime. The team intermittently may work virtually during school breaks, at the discretion of the department supervisor. Start date preferably by July 6.

Application:

Apply through the website D-E.org. You may also forward your resume directly to .

Additional Salary Information:

$40 - $42 Hourly Dwight-Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) plan, life insurance, tuition remission, and a generous time-off policy. Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.