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Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference-with us. The Accounting Associate supports the day-to-day financial operations of multiple client schools by ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and on time. This role is responsible for transactional accounting activities including cash receipts, payroll accounting support, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record maintenance. Working closely with other accounting and other finance team members, the Accounting Associate helps maintain the integrity of financial data and supports month-end and year-end accounting processes. While this position contributes to the accuracy of financial records, it does not have primary responsibility for general ledger ownership, financial statement preparation, budgeting, or overall client financial management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTIONS: 1. Transactional Accounting Support: Process and record routine financial transactions in the accounting system. Prepare and enter recurring and standard journal entries as assigned. Record payroll-related accounting transactions and maintain supporting schedules. Process cash receipts, deposits, and other banking transactions. Ensure transactions are entered accurately and within established deadlines. 2. Reconciliations and Financial Operations: Perform monthly bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Reconcile credit card transactions and maintain supporting expenditure documentation. Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules. Assist in maintaining payroll accrual schedules and benefit tracking reports. Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified with the appropriate state-level chart of accounts. Support internal controls and accounting procedures related to cash management and reconciliations. 3. Month-End and Year-End Support: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for financial reporting. Support audit requests by gathering and organizing required documentation. Assist with annual financial reporting and other compliance-related activities as assigned. 4. Operational Support: Collaborate with other accountants and finance team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data. Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow processes. Support special projects and other finance initiatives as assigned.
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