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Finance Associate

san mateo, CA

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Careers lists this Finance Associate opportunity in san mateo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Do you have 5+ years of nonprofit finance/accounting experience?

We are currently in search of a Finance Associate (AP/AR) for a Private, Independent Day School located in San Mateo, CA . T his is a Full-Time, In-Person, Temporary assignment.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Private Independent Day School

LOCATION: San Mateo, CA

POSITION TITLE: Finance Associate

SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours/week)

DURATION: Temporary (~2-3 months)

HOURLY PAY: $ /hour

Is This Your Dream Job? 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.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

5+ years of accounting or finance experience, with experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable required

Experience working with QuickBooks required

Experience in an educational or nonprofit environment is preferred

Familiarity with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, billing, and financial reporting

Experience supporting monthly or year-end close processes preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day: 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

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.

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san mateo, CA, 94409, US

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