Financial Operations Associate

Vertex Education • Chandler, AZ

30d

About The Position

The Financial Operations Associate plays a key role in supporting Vertex’s mission of changing lives through education by ensuring accurate, timely financial operations for our clients. This position is responsible for maintaining high-quality accounting processes—including payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end support—helping our partner schools focus on what matters most: student success. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience or demonstrated knowledge in accounting.
• Proficiency with advanced accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with school or nonprofit fund accounting is highly desirable.
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience is a plus.
• 1+ years of payroll experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Accounting: Create and import payroll journal entries into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner. Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts. Assist in audits by preparing payroll journal entry documentation as needed.
• Bank Reconciliation: Complete monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records. Ensure all bank transactions are accurately recorded and classified. Support internal controls related to cash handling and reconciliation processes.
• Credit Card Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of client credit card transactions. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of client credit card activity.
• Financial Process Support: Assist in month-end and year-end close activities as needed. Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Support process improvement initiatives within financial operations. Provide general accounting support to the finance team as assigned.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees