Description

• Under the oversight of the Assistant Controller, the AP/AR Manager leads, develops, trains, and supports the Accounts Payable team of 1-2 team members and Accounts Receivable team of 1-2 team members. 
• Responsible for managing 2-3 direct report(s) accountable to achieve team goals and work plans by ensuring team-members have the appropriate skills and support.
• Manages and oversees all Accounts Payables processes, which includes, but is not limited to weekly check run, invoice and credit memo processing, approving AP invoices and journal entries, AP Aging review, maintenance of vendor data,  vendor profile, and vendor account reconciliations. 
• Manages and oversees all duties related to Cash Receipts and Accounts Receivable processes, which includes but is not limited to, deposits, researching and resolving deposits related discrepancies, revenue cost allocations, approving and posting journal entries. 
• Ensures timely and accurate posting of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, meeting department monthly close schedule deadlines
• Assist in the development and streamlining of existing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, enhance team efficiency utilizing technology and improved workflows, and assist in improvement projects. 
• Process monthly benefits check run, post payroll cost allocations, and research and resolve discrepancies.  
• Reconcile Aspire Foundation and Umpqua bank accounts monthly.
• Assist in the escheatment process, including unclaimed properties filing and support in 1099 filing
• Assists in the preparation of schedules for annual and other external audits.
• Other duties or projects, as assigned, including travel to Aspire locations, conferences, and other work-related events.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to successfully develop a team.

• Exceptional organizational, communication skills and attention to detail is required.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and effective results.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain high-level and consistent work ethic in working relationships and all duties.
• Ability to work independently and know when to escalate up within a fast-paced, task-directed, deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with confidential information and utilizes excellent judgment in identifying, analyzing and resolving accounts payable issues.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures utilized in a non-profit environment is preferred.
• Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment.

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting preferred.

• 4+ years of experience in a similar position or 6+ years of experience working in AP and AR.
• Non-profit accounting is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; fluency in Microsoft Excel.

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance  (most update every four years)

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadl