Career Center

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Business Office Associate is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the Director of Finance and Operations. This individual manages the day-to-day administrative tasks required to keep a business office running smoothly and is responsible for maintaining accurate and thorough record-keeping within the school’s accounting databases. The business office associate is personable and responsive to inquiries and questions from the Logan DFO, employees and families. 

STATUS
The Business Office Associate is a salaried, non-exempt 1.0 FTE position.

Application Procedures
To apply, send résumé, cover letter, and references to employment@theloganschool.org. NO CALLS PLEASE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Human Resources:

• Provide and process all new hire paperwork including background checks, payroll setup, retirement plan contributions, benefit registration, etc.
• Support new employees with the onboarding process
• Track staff training completions
• Manage HR database
• Oversee and verify payment processing of health benefits and 403(b) contributions
• Assist with COBRA, benefit census information, and background checks

Financial:

• Collect all checks, copy and record for deposit
• Handle all ACH withdrawals for tuition payments
• Set up all student accounts
• Field trip billing and any other incidentals
• Work closely with accountant
• Accounts payable and receivables
• Verifying check requests with invoices and maintaining manual check log
• Transfer all incurred charges to student bills
• Balance postage drawer and meter
• Manage school vendor and club accounts (Amazon, Home Depot, etc.)
• Collect W-9s and COIs
• Reconcile reward cards and grocery certificates
• Contact families that are behind on their accounts
• Track student enrollment contracts and deposits
• Support the weekly check run
• Assist with the annual audit, financial aid, enrollment and contracting
• Purchasing
• Petty cash and p-card program administration
• Support the preparation of financial reports and bank reconciliation
• Enrollment contract and deposit record keeping

Additional Duties:

• Interact with families who have questions about their school accounts and provide documentation when requested
• Collaborate with the school administrative team in the operations of the school
• Provide clerical/ administrative support services such as filing, faxing, scheduling and copying
• Collaborate with DFO and technology team to evolve and develop electronic data management practices
• Back up to health room, front desk, student drop off and pick up support
• Collect and distribute mail
• Detail-oriented in verbal, virtual and written communication; support the communications office with copy editing.
• Shredding and recycling point of contact
• Other duties as assigned

Helpful Software Knowledge:

Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Quickbooks, Paylocity, EASE, TIAA, Blackbaud, FACTS

About The Logan School for Creative Learning

The Logan School for Creative Learning is an independent K-8 school for approximately 245 gifted students who are exceptionally inquisitive and curious. The Logan School fosters this love of learning by providing an experience-based education allowing students to develop to their fullest potential. With a focus on higher levels of critical thinking, students develop a mature sense of who they are and how they will connect with the world around them. The core of our program features individual student units, chosen by each student and co-designed with teachers.

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