Who We Are
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.
Job Purpose
To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Business Operations Specialist, you will provide ongoing accounting support to Red Apple Services to ensure timely processing of Purchase Orders, invoices, payments, and collections.
How You Will Impact Education
- Provide accounting assistance to the Business Operations Manager.
- Complete the full scope of the Purchase Order process in coordination with the Regional Managers of Facilities for contracted and individual proposals or projects.
- Complete assigned Accounts Receivable duties
- Complete assigned Treasury duties (if applicable)
- Complete assigned Accounts Payable duties
- Assist the Facilities Operations and Compliance Team with invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable issues.
- Prepare and conduct monthly billing.
- Assist in the processing of personnel expense reports and reconciliation of company-issued credit cards.
- Assist with the assignment of new company-issued credit cards.
- Perform collections duties for past-due customers.
- Prepare and analyze data and reports for internal and external team members or customers.
- Complete all duties within the scheduled deadlines to allow for accurate and true financial reporting to internal and external customers.
- Prepare reports for audits; participate as needed in audit procedures.
- Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as directed by the President of Red Apple Services.
- Follow federal and state laws, as well as company policies.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Time Management: Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling
- Basic accounting skills: A/R, A/P & Treasury
- Technology: Computer skills in such areas as word processing, spreadsheets, and visual presentations.
- Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint and appropriate cloud-based applications.
- Communication Skills: Excellent oral, written, interpersonal (active listening) communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Preferred skills include business or personnel administration, marketing, personnel relations, or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience and or training in a relevant position.
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as RED APPLE SERVICES may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Possible travel required to off-site locations including overnight trips.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
- Interior air-conditioned environment.
- Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- No physical exertion required.
- Travel within or outside of state.
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is non-exempt subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Skills Required
- Time Management: Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling
- Basic accounting skills: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury
- Proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and visual presentations
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint and cloud-based applications
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Preferred: Business or personnel administration, marketing, personnel relations, or related field
- High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience or training
What We Do
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is a for-profit education management organization that creates and operates high-quality schools. It assists corporations, government entities, developers, and nonprofit agencies with school development, planning, and operations, serving over 81,000 students.
