Accounts Receivable / Payable Specialist

Accounts Receivable / Payable Specialist

About the Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Accountant is a member of the School’s Business Office department and reports to the Controller. This full-time, 12-month position is a key contributor in the proper accounting and reporting for the School and supporting the financial needs of the Park community. The ideal candidate will bring a history of collaborative, self-directed work and will serve as a welcoming presence in the Business Office.

Responsibilities

• Manages the school's accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Works collaboratively to prepare invoices and billing for over 500 students.
• Reviews and evaluates the accounts payable and receivable ledgers to validate charges and ensure timely and accurate payments and receipt of payments.
• Monitors account aging reports, identifies delinquent accounts, and refers to the school collection policies and protocols.
• Manages schools Corpay invoice process.
• Collaborate with the External Program directors to reconcile summer and rental program receivables.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations pertaining to A / R & A / P, and assist with the monthly close process.
• Assist the Controller with all audits and / or tax forms, as requested.
• Seek and obtain relevant professional development for the position on an ongoing basis.
• As needed, support the Business Office team with its continuing responsibilities.
• Respectfully engage with a diverse community and ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is emphasized as a core value of the School.

Qualifications

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