Business Associate (Finance & Operations)

Organization Background

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education that they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS.

Please visit our website, www.ambitionprep.org/careers, for additional information.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

The Finance Associate is responsible for the daily accounts payable and receivable operations as well as general school compliance task. S/he will cultivate sharing and collaboration within the community and work to build a scalable and efficient finance/operational infrastructure, providing exceptional service and support to our school, ensuring their continued fiscal/operational success, and working to support the schools’ mission and our high expectations for all.

Responsibilities of the Finance Associate include, but are not limited to:

Business Operations:

• Work alongside our finance and operations team to drive annual priorities for the School

• Manage an online library of documents/resources for the school finance/ops team

• Purchase school supplies/resources in compliance with fiscal procedures

Fiscal Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Title I/II/III and other federal funds

• Ensures Food Service compliance and claims in accordance with National School Lunch Reimbursement Program (NSLP) requirements

• Oversee support on program budgeting, fiscal compliance, grant compliance, and reporting.

Grants Management

• generate grants claims and reporting documentation

Purchasing & Receivables:

• Works with the operations team to facilitate purchases while ensuring cost-savings, abiding by internal, state, and federal purchasing laws.

• Reconcile credit/debit purchases and accounts receivable

• Generate and distribute Purchase Orders

• Data input into accounting system

HR Compliance:

• With the assistance of the back-office and Director of Finance & Compliance, ensure school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, and all federal and state workplace regulations.

• Work alongside back office to assist with employee onboarding and benefits

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 2 years of experience working in a finance-related position

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

• Exceptional project management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic environment

• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative

• Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated passion for Ambition Prep’s mission and high standards of excellence

• Strong computer skills, including Google Admin, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Innovative, creative, organized and willing to take risks

• Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.