Finance Specialist

Who we are

The Academy Group (AG) is a unique social enterprise that leverages earned revenue from financial investments to create world-class opportunities for young people from the nations most resilient communities. The Academy Group demonstrates the promise of a new model for identifying developing and sustaining a diverse national pipeline of future leaders employers and change were founded based on a unique model. One that creates pathways for young people from resilient communitiesif theydemonstrate relentless pertinacity to build wealth and become socially just change agents ideally through careers and leadership positions in our portfolio companies. No other organization in the world is built to do this.

The Role

The Finance Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy efficiency and integrity of AGs financial systems. This position manages accounts payable and receivable vendor and contract documentation and supports reconciliations audits and systems integration across AGs nonprofit and investment-related entities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in both the day-to-day execution of accounting operations and the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage vendor setup invoice processing and payment workflows using Ramp and Sage Intacct.
• Review coding and approvals to ensure alignment with AGs chart of accounts policies and budget structure.
• Track and reconcile accounts receivable across multiple funding sources and entities.
• Maintain complete and compliant vendor documentation (W-9s ACH forms contracts insurance certificates).

Contract & Documentation Management

Month-End Close & Reconciliation Support

Compliance & Audit Support

Systems & Operational Optimization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Location

This position will be based in Chicago. The position is a hybrid role.

Compensation

The Academy Group offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental and 401 (k) coverage. The position pay range is $75000 - $85000.00.

To Apply

Please send your resume to

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Cobol,Financial Services,Financial Concepts,Accounting,Banking,Cloud Computing,Securities Law,Middleware,Financial Analysis,CPT Coding,Epic,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 75000 - 85000