Accounting Clerk
About The Accelerated Schools
At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future.
- Our Instructional Approach: Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day.
- Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment.
- Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Clerk provides financial and administrative support by processing accounts payable, assisting with payroll and benefits reconciliation, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting cash management activities. This position ensures the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, compliance with established fiscal procedures, and effective coordination with vendors, employees, and internal departments to support the school's daily business operations.
What You Will Do
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
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Process accounts payable by verifying supporting documentation, account allocations, and posting transactions into the accounting system.
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Review, input, and organize operational expenses and check requests, ensuring payments are processed in accordance with established fiscal procedures.
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Obtain and maintain W-9 forms for vendors.
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Review invoices for accuracy and identify charges that appear unusual or inconsistent, escalating concerns to the Chief Financial Officer as appropriate.
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Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account-related inquiries.
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Purchase goods and supplies necessary for school operations in accordance with purchasing procedures.
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Prepare and send purchase orders
Payroll & Employee Benefits Support
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Calculate employee hours worked using timesheets and supporting reports, ensuring accurate payroll entry, employee classifications, and coding.
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Reconcile employee health benefit enrollments with billing statements and personnel records.
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Reconcile union dues with payroll deductions and supporting personnel documentation.
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Prepare documentations for payroll processing such as timesheets/extra hours.
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Approve Paycom timesheets.
Financial Systems & Recordkeeping
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Utilize accounting and payroll software, including Paycom, Ramp, Netsuite, FreshService and other systems, to process transactions and maintain accurate financial, purchasing and payroll records.
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Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational procedures.
Administrative & Records Management
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File financial documents, reports, payroll records, and checks in an organized and secure manner.
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Prepare copies of financial and administrative documents as needed.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Our Ideal Teammate
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Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals. You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions.
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Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments. You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students, families, and community.
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Takes ownership of your actions and impact. You reflect, seek feedback, adjust as needed, and hold yourself accountable for results.
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You value relationships and build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through. You engage in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.
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You believe learning happens through dialogue, not monologue. You listen actively, elevate diverse voices, and seek understanding, even in moments of conflict.
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You are a strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver. You prioritize effectively, anticipate challenges, and adapt strategies to drive meaningful results.
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You believe in continuous growth for yourself and others. You celebrate wins, own mistakes, seek coaching and feedback, and support teammates in developing their skills and impact.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or minimum 2 years Accounting experience.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Understand transactions utilizing account codes and classifications
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Excellent writing and communication skills
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Self-motivated; work with minimal supervision
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Knowledge of school fund accounting and education-related financial software desired but not required
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Spanish Bilingual (Required)
Compensation and Benefits:
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Placement on the HO6 Salary Schedule: $70,304 - $73,000
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Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage
Work Schedule:
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Monday - Friday | 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
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12-Month work calendar | 229 Work Days
To Apply: Please visit www.paycom.com to complete the application. Attach resume and a letter of interest. Open until filled.
Contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: [email protected]
The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, 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.
