Finance Associate Responsibilities:
- Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements
- Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and payments
- Monitor outstanding checks and ensure timely payments
- Record and reconcile ACH payments received in the general ledger
- Collaborate with the Development Office to track and reconcile donations
- Manage usage, entries, and reconciliation of school credit cards
- Prepare monthly financial schedules, reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
- Track and maintain contractual agreements and payments with outside vendors
- Work with the school’s treasury management service to ensure accurate accounts payable for imports and deposits
- Order supplies and make professional development reservations for faculty and teachers.
- Verify received orders from vendors and resolve any billing discrepancies
- Maintain adequate and orderly school and office supplies in storage
- Greet visitors, respond to questions, and resolve issues or redirect as appropriate
- Answer incoming phone calls for the Finance Office, finding solutions or directing them to appropriate individuals
Finance Associate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably within an educational institution.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the educational institution.
Finance Associate Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
If you are a dedicated finance professional looking to contribute to a vibrant educational community, we encourage you to apply.
Thank you,
Colin Weber
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
