ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by
U.S. News & World Report,
Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit
www.LAalliance.org
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ROLE SUMMARY
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is seeking an Associate, Accounts Payable, to independently perform all tasks in the accounts payable cycle in Coupa, our Procure-to-Pay platform. The centralized accounts payable team is responsible for all 26 Alliance schools as well as the Home Office departments. This position reports directly to the Manager, Accounts Payable and provides high-quality, personalized support to a cluster of Alliance schools through individual customer service relationships.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Day-to-Day Accounts Payable Duties
Process invoices in Coupa, Alliance’s Procure-to-Pay platform, go through a detailed and timely review for open POs, amounts, correct chart of accounts coding, vendor remit-to addresses, and appropriate budget owner approvals;
Utilize employee Procure-to-Pay platform (Coupa) for all employee expense reimbursements processed to go through a detailed review for adherence to Alliance’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures, proper backup documentation, amount, appropriate budget owner approvals;
Research and respond to internal and external inquiries with high-quality and timely customer service utilizing a centralized email ticketing system (FreshDesk);
Generate ideas and input for process improvements;
Follow through on all prioritized tasks in the accounts payable function, and meet process milestones and expectations set by home office management;
Perform other duties as assigned.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy;
Thorough understanding of the accounts payable cycle, practices, and applicable processes;
Able to interpret information on invoices and process detailed data into a live platform with a high degree of accuracy;
Ability to self-prioritize workload to stay on track with numerous priorities;
Confidence to make independent decisions based on policies and/or procedures;
Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct;
Willingness to view this role as part of an integral Accounts Payable Team and assist other team members when needed;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide the highest level of customer service to our stakeholders;
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to consistently process detailed data in an accurate manner;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
Knowledge of systems such as Freshdesk and Coupa is highly preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
WORK LOCATION
This position is a hybrid role that includes a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.
BENEFITS
In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is exempt.
Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners.
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums. Please click
HERE
for more information on health insurance.
Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings. Please click
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for more information on retirement.
Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Additionally, full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.
Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.
COMPENSATION
$28.85 - $38.50
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org
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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.