ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded in 2004 based on the belief that all young people––regardless of ZIP code, income, ability, or background–– are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 28 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles communities that have been systemically oppressed. In our 16th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though 93% of incoming sixth graders come to Alliance reading below grade level, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 73% to a four-year university. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.

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 Director, Accounting Services and provides high quality, personalized support to a cluster of Alliance schools through individual customer service relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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;
• Liaise with office managers at eight schools providing the highest level of customer service;
• 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/BE:

• 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 a 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 system such as Freshdesk and Coupa highly preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year of professional work experience required
• HS Diploma or equivalent (e.g. G.E.D.)

COMPENSATION AND 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 nonexempt.

• Compensation: Alliance provides a competitive salary. Based on relevant prior work experience, our compensation range for this role is $23.28/hour - $34.66/hour.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards family plan premiums.
• Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings.
• Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees accrue vacation at a rate of 10 hours/month for a maximum of 180 hours in addition to 10 national holidays as well as a week for Spring Break and a week for Winter Break.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.

WORK LOCATION

This position will work from a home office in the greater Los Angeles area, with travel to school sites and in-person meetings. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work from home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter below. 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 criteria. 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@lalliance.org.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member on the basis of 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.

See where our schools are in Los Angeles

Map Key:

• Red Dots: Middle Schools
• Green Dots: High Schools
• Yellow Dot: Alliance Home Office