Financial Operations Associate

Vertex Education • Chandler, AZ

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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