Accounting Specialist

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST CAREER DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS

Prestige School Solutions, LLC

Title

Accounting Specialist

Role Location 

Hybrid-This position requires periodic in-person attendance and the teammate may be released to work from home full-time. Our main office is located at 230 Spindale St., Spindale, NC 28139

 About Prestige School Solutions

Prestige School Solutions is one of the largest back-office accounting firms for schools in the southeast. We are seeking candidates that want to win at work and succeed in life. If you are the type of person that always reaches for what is next and gives it your all when you are on the clock and like to see if you have what it takes to succeed on our team. Send us your resume if you want to take the first step towards joining a rapidly growing company where the best teammates participate in the success of the organization. 

Description of Position

The Accounting Specialist (Specialist) is a career-oriented position created to enhance the quality of the services provided to clients of Prestige School Solutions.  The AS is accountable to and receives direction from company consultants (Supervising Consultants).   

The position will require a focus on the quality of the output produced by Prestige School Solutions and may include:

·            Proper coding of all payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and other accounting transactions related to assigned clients;

·            Communicating with assigned clients and their agents, vendors, and employees;

·            Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports for clients;

·            Maintaining real-time financial dashboards of clients;

·            Prepare and submit payroll checks for employees of assigned client schools.

·            Review payroll deductions and remit payment, on behalf of clients and their employees, to the proper agencies

·            Reconcile the general ledger regarding payroll transactions

·            Update employee payroll information, including direct deposit, tax withholding, benefits, etc.

·            Maintain documentation for all payroll records

·            Other duties as assigned by the Supervising Consultants.

Expectations

The following expectations are established for the AS :

1.       Be honest at all times;

2.       Develop and nurture an ongoing understanding of the nature of a professional position with Prestige School Solutions through observation and inquiry of colleagues, participating in continuing education, and reading relevant books and periodicals;

3.       Investing the time and effort necessary to master the systems used by Prestige School Solutions to serve its clients;

4.       Share knowledge, discoveries, and expertise with co-workers and supervisors in an effort to build the skill-set of all team members;

5.       Work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues and extend deference to more experienced colleagues from whom valuable leadership traits can be gleaned;

6.       Earn the respect of the Senior Partners, Supervising Consultants, and non-management personnel by demonstrating the qualities of a servant leader and leading by example;

7.       Fully commit to the growth, prosperity, and success of Prestige School Solutions;

8.       Preserve the key assets of Prestige School Solutions, including clients and their contracts;

9.       Earn the respect of clients through a mastery of budgeting, fiscal management, and analysis.  Promote and foster long-term relationships with clients of Prestige School Solutions by making Prestige School Solutions and the services that the company provides indispensable to the client;

10.   Provide constructive input to the Senior Partners and Supervising Consultants;

11.   Provide productive feedback and guidance to colleagues;

12.   Facilitate the audit process for each assigned school by maintaining accurate and reliable financial records for assigned client schools;

13.   Always speak positively of others with whom the AS  works, including co-workers and clients, even in the face of more challenging personalities;

14.   Contribute to a culture of positive reinforcement, encouragement, and respect.

These expectations are broadly offered and broadly defined and will serve as the basis of evaluation of the Specialist's  job performance.

Accountability

The AS  will be ultimately accountable to the Supervising Consultants of Prestige School Solutions and will be evaluated by the same. 

Benefits

Benefits include a company-sponsored 401k with a match and health benefits.

Education/Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or banking field. 

Candidates must be eligible for fidelity bonding (as determined by a satisfactory consumer-credit rating), possess superior customer service and communication skills, and have exceptional attention to detail.