Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Somerset and New Brunswick, New Jersey. Serving grades Kindergarten through 12th, CJCP has a diverse student population from urban and suburban neighborhoods. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, now serving over 1,300 students with about 200 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as 2016 Blue Ribbon Award, NJDOE Top-Performing Tier-I Status, US News Best High Schools, and College Board Female Diversity Awards. CJCP has produced a 100% graduation rate and a 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011. The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social challenges and opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

OVERALL GOAL: The Accounts Payable Specialist is an integral part of the schools' central business office. The primary goal of the role is to coordinate the payments for all accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field required. Demonstrated experience or aptitude in personnel management Advanced level of effective communication and technology skills Required criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status Preferred experience and familiarity with online accounting and budget software system, such as CDK

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinates the School's Accounts Payable operation for all funds and accounts
• Ensures accurate payment and accounting of invoices and employee expense reimbursements submitted to the school
• Reviews vendor invoices for accuracy of purchased items and charges as provided on the approved purchase orders
• Assists school personnel (Supervisors and Curriculum Directors) with questions regarding PO reporting and processing, expense coding, payment status, budget availability, credit availability
• Ensures that invoices are properly coded, have appropriate supporting documentation (3-way match) and proper approval for payment, before checks are issued
• Posts, print and mail all vendor checks: verify accuracy of checks

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:

• Have a proven track record of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Be a quick learner, pivot when needed, and have the ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic team environment where responsibility for student success is shared and owned by everyone.
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically.
• Be a person of high moral character and with well-developed emotional intelligence
• Have a keen eye for detail and proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining organizational systems.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to and alignment with the mission, beliefs, and values of CJCP, and to going above and beyond the requirements of the job.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
• Have strong collaboration skills, demonstrating an ability to gather inputs, develop recommendations, and generate consensus with partners across teams.
• Have the ability to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent self-reflection, as well as take direction as needed.
• Have the ability to navigate organizational relationships and dynamics in pursuit of cross-functional solutions.
• Be able to manage multiple cross-functional projects at once.
• Have an outstanding ability to lead and inspire change, including influencing and motivating others through relationship building.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month, full time position

SALARY & BENEFITS: The salary for this position is competitive and depends on education and prior experience. In addition, CJCP offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, as well as retirement benefits.