Accounts Payable

Overview

Summary: The “Accounts Payable Accountant” at National Heritage Academies (NHA) is responsible for processing invoices, as well as check requests for numerous companies. The position insures all documentation is received (w9, proper approval, receivers) and that the expense is coded to the correct school, department and general ledger account. Works closely with many stakeholders to ensure deadlines and payment terms are being met.

Company Information: National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life.

A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them.

Join our team.

Location: This is an in-person position at our NHA Service Center located at 3850 Broadmoor Ave., Grand Rapids, MI.

• Process invoices and check requests in an efficient and accurate manner, including purchase order and receiver verification.
• Review credit card expenditures and verify coding and receipt submittal.
• Perform cost reallocations.
• Maintains files for approved board resolutions.
• Scans and uploads appropriate documentation into data retention system.
• Answers vendor and department inquiries.
• Assists school and service center employees with process questions.
• Work with others to accurately report all payable transactions, making corrections as needed.
• Support Accounts Payable Team with additional duties as assigned.

• Accounts payable experience preferred.
• Associates degree in accounting preferred.
• Keyboard and 10 key proficiency with speed and accuracy.
• Experience using Excel and aptitude for automated processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and understand deadlines according to month end and department calendars.
• Ability to communicate in person, via email and phone with professional tone.
• Independent thinking, ability to determine coding and required action based on information provided.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.