Posted: May 13, 2010

FirstLine Schools
The mission of FirstLine Schools is to create and inspire great public schools in New Orleans. We do this by directly operating non-selective public schools and by developing training programs for teachers and school leaders across New Orleans.
Our schools prepare students for higher education and fulfilling careers by:
• Ensuring high achievement for all students.
• Providing a rich variety of educational experiences to nurture students’ social and emotional development, love of learning, and aspiration to achieve their educational and career goals.
• Developing the skillfulness of our staff and creating sustainable working conditions that facilitate their success.
FirstLine Schools takes the charge of closing the achievement gap seriously. We support, develop and hold accountable our students, staff and administration for high student academic achievement and transformative programming.
Position Summary
The position supports the Staff Accountant, Grants Manager and Finance Director to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations for FirstLine Schools. This position requires knowledge of how accounts payable ties into the general ledger, a solid understanding of the disbursements cycle, and working knowledge of day-to-day accounts payable operations.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with the schools and network office to ensure the accurate and timely processing of all invoices.
• Foster positive working relationships between the vendors and school staff.
• Ensure proper coding in accordance with the chart of accounts.
• Enter accounts payable transactions into accounting system.
• Process check runs and the set up of new vendors.
• Resolve accounts payable issues with vendors.
• Assist in month end close including identifying necessary accruals.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Assist with food service processing.
• Assist with annual audit and meeting other statutory requirements.
• Take on special projects as assigned
Position Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• BA; in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 2 years minimum Accounts Payable experience.
• Extensive experience and success with general ledger and account reconciliation.
• Payroll experience; Paycheck software experience preferred.
• Non-profit account experience; in a school environment preferred.
• Full cycle accounting experience preferred.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office skills..
• Blackbaud Accounting software preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide professional and courteous service.
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Position reports to
Finance Director
Compensation
Competitive depending upon experience
Comprehensive benefits package
To apply
Visit www.firstlineschools.org and click on “Careers”