Accounts Payable Specialist

BASIS Ed is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist located at our Central Office in Scottsdale to start ASAP!

The Accounts Payable Specialist primary responsibility will be processing weekly accounts payable for select BASIS Charter schools. The mission of BASIS Schools is to provide an accelerated liberal arts education at internationally competitive levels for all students. BASIS opened its flagship campus, BASIS Tucson, in 1998 and currently operates 22 schools in Arizona, 1 in Washington DC, 11 in Texas and 2 in Baton Rouge, LA. BASIS is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Review invoices for completeness, accurate coding and applicable use tax allocation
• Enter invoices and process payments in a timely and accurate fashion
• Verify compliance of invoice submittal with BASIS internal controls
• Verify vendor accounts have updated W-9's on file / Annual 1099 preparation
• Provide outstanding service to Charter Schools operations team and internal partners
• Answer vendor inquiries
• Assist with other projects when needed

Education and Experience :

Minimum Qualifications : 1-5 years accounts payable experience, PC proficiency and aptitude, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to adapt to multiple accounting software programs. The successful candidate is able to work in a fast pasted environment, enjoys working independently and with a team in an open office environment.

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Benefits and Salary :

Employer paid medical and dental insurance

Notice of Non-Discrimination : In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS