Accounts Payable/Finance Specialist

` JOB POST: Accounts Payable/Finance Specialist Accountability: The individual in this position reports to the Assistant Finance Director (AFD). May also take direction from the CFO. Job Requirements This position requires an individual with: ●Experience and demonstrated competency with computerized accounting systems. ●The ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy. ●Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively within a team environment. ●Complete understanding and respect for the extremely confidential nature of Finance Office business Performance responsibilities Tasks for this position include but may not be limited to: ●Prepare bi-weekly payments of all invoices and check requests. ●Accept and process funds for deposits. ●Assist with processing of accounts receivable. ●Process accounts activity related to the daily school nutrition program (“school lunch”), including the free/reduced meal program. ●Maintain all vendor files and resolve billing issues with vendors. ●Prepare year-end reports. ●Cooperate with the external auditor, provide relevant documentation for accounts payable. ●Reconcile various student activity accounts with faculty, coaches and student activity advisors. ●Review and reconcile school credit card accounts. ●Independently execute special projects, research and assignments as required for efficient operation of the Business Office ●Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: ●Experience and/or training in business accounting. ●Associate’s degree preferred To apply, please submit the following: •Letter of interest •Current resume •Completed “Non-instructional Staff” application form (available for download online here) •College transcript (an unofficial/student-issued copy is sufficient, though an official copy may •later be requested) •Contact information for three work-related references •Evidence of current/active CHRC certificate (required by Maine law) oThis certification may be pursued later in the hiring process, but the candidate must be willing to undergo a background check and fingerprinting by the State of Maine; more information may be found at the Dept of Education website here) All materials should be submitted electronically to lisa.estabrook@thorntonacademy.org. Please note “Applicant: Accounts Payable/Finance Specialist” in the Subject line. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. If electronic submission is not possible, materials may be mailed or delivered to: Lisa Estabrook Thornton Academy 438 Main Street Saco, ME 04072 The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, age, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital, veteran, or any other legally protected status.