Assistant Business Manager

About the role

At Vertex Education, we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is to benefit clients, schools, students, and communities. The successful candidate is comfortable multi-tasking to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities, eager to learn new technologies, willing to follow procedures, works well with others, understands the value of high-quality customer-centric service, and can remain professional under difficult circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain K12 Accounting-compliant records for:
  • HR files for all employees
  • Vendor files for all vendors
  • Procurement files (as necessary)
  • Payroll records
  • Budget Adjustment Requests
  • Grants & associated Requests for Reimbursement
  • Governing Council Meeting Packets
  • Other miscellaneous records
• Manage/coordinate all HR and Payroll activities including, but not limited to:
  • Collecting and entering time cards
  • Collecting and entering employee leave
  • Print Payroll checks
  • Reconcile Payroll Liabilities
• Manage/coordinate all purchasing activities including, but not limited to:
  • Process all Purchase Requisitions
  • Place approved orders
  • Process order receipts
  • Enter invoices
  • Print A/P checks
  • Enter cash receipts
  • Maintain Capital Asset and Inventory records
• Scan and upload all documents to K12 Accounting Cloud storage
• Support the following activities as necessary:
  • Budget development
  • Financial audit
  • FYE transition
  • Support Business Manager
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associates Degree with two semesters of accounting and/or business administration
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or business administration
• One year in School Business Office or similar environment, or
• One year working as an accountant or bookkeeper for CPA or accounting firm
• Experience requirement waived for new/recent college graduates

Skills

• Proficient using business software (e.g., MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe PDF, etc.)
• Proficient using computer equipment and associated peripherals (e.g., computers, laptops, scanners, printers, smart cell phones, etc.)
• Proficient in Cloud computing environment (e.g., MS Office 365, online banking, online storage, etc.)
• Familiarity with accounting concepts and terminology
• Ability to pass employment verification and background check
• Ability to sign non-compete agreement

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay
• Unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match on contributions
• Rewards and referral bonuses
• Mentoring and money for training classes
• Supportive, inclusive, and welcoming work environment
• Focus on physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being