Finance Associate

Careers In Nonprofits • San Mateo, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This Finance Associate will assist with the school’s financial operations with integrity, accuracy, and fiscal responsibility. This role plays a key part in ensuring sound financial management in support of the school’s educational mission. The Finance Associate supports and advances the school’s mission as approved by the Board of Trustees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience, with experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable required
• Experience working with QuickBooks required
• Familiarity with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, billing, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting monthly or year-end close processes preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an educational or nonprofit environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and prepare payments
• Enter accounts receivable and record incoming payments
• Assist with tuition, extended-care, and auxiliary-program billing
• Monitor outstanding balances and send routine payment reminders
• Respond to basic parent questions about invoices and account balances
• Enter and code transactions in QuickBooks
• Reconcile credit-card transactions and collect supporting receipts
• Maintain organized digital and physical accounting records
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations using established procedures
• Prepare basic AP, AR, and outstanding-balance reports
• Research straightforward payment or invoice discrepancies
• Provide general administrative support to the Business Office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level