Business Specialist- Non-Payroll

Location:
St. Louis

School:
Finance

Position Summary:
The Business Specialist  Non Payroll (BSN) is primarily responsible for each school sites accounts payable and procurement programs (Edison Schools and/or School District).

Edison Schools Supply Chain Management responsibilities include:
· assisting in preparation of purchase requisitions and orders ensuring expenditures are within school sites operating budget provisions,
· processes all requests from school sites to enter into a contract or agreement for goods/services,
· assist in the preparation of Request for Bids/Proposals and evaluation,
· maintains records for each school sites contracts and agreements,
· assist in implementation of procurement protocols.

School Districts Supply Chain Management responsibilities include:
· reviewing, learning, understanding and knowledgeable of partners policies and procedures,
· in consultation with Area Financial Manager develops protocols for requesting purchases of goods/services from partners procurement system,
· maintains accurate records on all purchases processed through partners procurement systems,
· monthly - reconciles all district non-personnel charges against documentation for appropriateness.

Accounts Payable and related responsibilities include:
· processes each school sites invoices for payment with Edison Schools (and school district as applicable) ensuring purchase authorized and budgeted, etc.,
· establish and maintain appropriate Recurring Payment Schedules for each school site,
· maintains accurate records for all original invoices and related documents for each school site,
· processes each school sites Miscellaneous Expense Reports and Travel/Entertainment Expense Reports.

Other Financial Management responsibilities include:
· quarterly - reviews each school sites trial balance-grant accounting reports to ensure all non-personnel expenditures related to specific grants have been properly account coded and allocated,
· prepares monthly accruals for each school site, · assist with applicable school site(s) Food Service Program non-personnel expenditures,
· assist with all audits, · assist with report preparation,
· commitment to cross-training in other AFMU positions.
· Assist with all travel reservations for sites.
· Maintain AFMU petty cash account and records.



Special Skills/Experience Required:
Qualifications:

· Associate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related area and three (3) years experience or eight (8) years related experience.
· BS in Accounting/Finance preferred
· Extensive accounts payable processing knowledge and experience.
· Experience with electronic accounts payable systems preferred.
· Experience in Supply Chain Management desirable.
· Experience with state, local government, school district accounts payable and purchasing systems desirable.
· Skillful in details and organization.
· Ability to multi-task.
· Computer literate with electronic accounting systems preferred.
· Excellent Excel knowledge and experience preferred.
· Good written and oral communication skills.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Experience in team and collaborative management preferred.
· Commitment to high professional business ethics and standards.
· Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn, understand and professional commitment to assist in implementation and maintenance of Edison Schools' financial and educational models
· Willingness to work flexible schedules.
· Willingness to learn new skill sets to enhance unit team quality and effectiveness in providing quality services.
· Ability to work independently within defined parameters.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Edison Schools Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required as required by civil rights law.



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