Finance Support Associate

Position Title: Finance Support Associate

Location: Remote

Reports to: Director of Finance

Salary Range: $45k - $55k

About the Center for Black Educator Development

The Center for Black Educator Development exists to (re)build a national Black Teacher Pipeline to achieve educational and racial justice by ensuring there is equity in the recruiting, training, hiring, and retention of quality educators that reflect the cultural background and share common socio-political interests of the students they serve. Launched in June 2019, the Center for Black Educator Development is revolutionizing education by dramatically increasing the number of Black educators so that low-income Black and other disenfranchised students can reap the full benefits of a quality public education. Learn about our key strategies to build a national Black Teacher Pipeline by visiting our website at www.thecenterblacked.org.

About the Position

The Finance Support Associate reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks. The Finance Support Associate's responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports, entering payroll data, and processing requisition requests. The ideal candidate should be familiar with all accounting procedures and be able to work independently. Ultimately, the Finance Support Associate will ensure that CBED’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.

Responsibilities include:

• Payroll processing for CBED and Fiscal Sponsorships
• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Populate records in a timely manner
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Background and experience expectations:

• Associate’s degree or minimum of two (2) years accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable Clerk, in a non-profit or educational environment is a plus

• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures

• Competency in MS Office, G-Suite, and QuickBooks Online accounting software

• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to perform record-keeping tasks

Other work requirements:

• Must have access to a dedicated workspace, phone, and internet access