Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Beacon Education is seeking a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant to provide accounting and administrative support to the Beacon Education leadership team. Through this work, the Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant also supports the leadership and administrative teams at GLOW Academy and Spark Academy. The role provides support across finance, human resources, admissions, and general operations. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, dependable, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. This role is primarily based on-site at Beacon Education’s office, located on the campus of GLOW Academy (4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina). At times, this role will visit and work at Spark Academy. While occasional remote work may be considered, it is not a regular part of the role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
- Previous administrative, Finance, HR, operations, or office management experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Successful completion of a required background check is a condition of employment
- Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, or accounting systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage shared finance and information inboxes and respond to inquiries as appropriate
- Prepare weekly accounts payable documentation for Beacon Education, GLOW Academy, and Spark Academy
- Coordinate monthly credit card and purchase order reconciliations and supporting documentation
- Support Finance Manager in weekly and monthly bookkeeping functions and tasks
- Coordinate sales tax reimbursement claims and related recordkeeping
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records and documentation
- Support special projects and operational initiatives as assigned
- Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation for new hires
- Coordinate employee onboarding through BambooHR and other required systems
- Communicate onboarding requirements and deadlines to new employees
- Manage employment verification, background check, and new hire reporting processes
- Provide benefits enrollment information and support to eligible employees
- Maintain employee files and HR records in accordance with organizational requirements
- Assist with employee lifecycle administration, including personnel record maintenance
- Respond to routine admissions inquiries and direct questions to the appropriate staff member when needed
- Register schools for community events and coordinate logistics
- Assist with admissions-related communications, mailings, events, and other outreach activities
- Provide administrative support for receipt processing and expense tracking
- Provide administrative support for GLOW Academy’s Summer Leadership Camp and other student programs, as needed
- Manage and maintain access to various organizational systems and platforms
- Post employment opportunities and update career-related content on the school website
- Support website updates and other operational communications as needed
- Serve as a resource for staff seeking assistance with administrative processes and systems
- Maintain confidentiality of employee, student, and organizational information
Benefits
- Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
- Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
- An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
- Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave
- Discounted childcare for employee's dependents at Spark Academy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
