Leona Group Schools are a group of schools ranging from Preschool to High School uniquely designed for their communities. Schools meet each child where they are, responding to their unique circumstances and addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. Our schools are more than teams of effective educators we are mentors, advisors, and caring adults for our students, guiding them to take control of their learning and lives. Our schools are focused on creating meaningful relationships with families and collaborating with community-based organizations, providing opportunities and resources that increase our students' safety, stability, and success. Are you passionate about the impact of a quality education and ready to find your place on our dedicated team?

Join our team at our Leona Schools Support Office to support all 28 of our unique campuses across Arizona and make a difference for the students we serve!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Review requests for payment to ensure all required supporting documentation is provided; communicate with vendors, school personnel, and others to resolve problems, as well as gather any missing documentation so items can be approved by budget.

• Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and expense vouchers; prepare items for coding and approval. Correctly enter coding data so that school expenses are properly recorded and allocated.

• Maintain accurate accounts payable files for assigned schools and/or vendors.

• Respond to inquiries from vendors, school personnel, and others, regarding pending or paid items; provide material as needed for annual audit support.

• As delegated by the supervisor, audit financial reports to ensure that items were charged to correct ledger accounts, including expenses for employee salaries and benefits. Inform supervisor of concerns and work cooperatively with other departments to resolve any problems.

• Maintain related records and control reports; follow defined schedules for periodic storage and purging of files.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Associates Degree

• Computer and spreadsheet skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Knowledge of accounts payable practices

• Growth mindset and team player

• Stable work history

• The high value of ethics, dependability, and reliability.

• Accounting and finance college coursework (preferred)

• Prior experience with accounting software (preferred)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Leona Group is an equal opportunity employer with a continuing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.