Accounts Payable Coordinator

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of requisitions, purchases, check requests and vendor reimbursements for assigned schools. She/he will be the primary contact for Directors of Operations at schools she/he is supporting for purchasing and payables. She/he is the technical expert for requisition and purchasing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and developing relationships with Directors of Operations at assigned schools, including conducting monthly school visits
• Coaching and training administrative teams on invoice processing and related policies
• Developing and maintaining controls over requisitions and purchases for assigned schools
• Performing assigned tasks for the monthly close
• Preparing for, and assisting with management of annual financials audits, A-133 audits, charter renewals and other required audits
• Providing support to other finance staff as needed
• Vendor Management & Payment Processes
• Ensuring payment of vendor invoices and reimbursements in a timely manner
• Maintaining relationships with vendors
• Identifying and resolving billing, credit and payment issues
• Ensuring purchases are supported by appropriate approvals and documents

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related program
• At least five years financial experience including three years of specific Accounts Payable experience
• Strong proficiency in, general ledger and accounts payable systems, Blackbaud Financial Edge experience preferred
• Administrative background that reflects strong management and communication skills
• Knowledge of public education and charter schools highly desirable

Key Competencies

• Strong customer service skills
• Exels in problem solving, has a sense of humor and has a desire to provide only the highest quality education for students
• Ability to work well in a team and enhance cooperative working relationships
• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Judgment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Mastery Charter Schools

Other Requirements

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as outlined above, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses, monitoring and interacting with students, in-person facilitation of trainings, etc.
• This role may require frequent travel between multiple locations.
• Reliable transportation is essential to fulfill job responsibilities.

Salary and Bonus Information

• External candidates hired for this role are eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
• The Accounts Payable Coordinator at Mastery can expect a starting salary between $50,800 to $56,900, based on education and experience, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses.
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist Mastery's Talent Acquisition Team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.