Pace Academy, an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Georgia, with an enrollment of 1050 students in pre-first through twelfth grades, has an immediate opening for an Accounting Associate, with a focus on Accounts Receivable and Payroll. The Associate will partner with the CFO and Controller, provide payroll support to Human Resources, and work closely with parents and employees. The preferred candidate will be someone who is detail oriented, has excellent communication skills, and is a team player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Accounts Receivable
Manages student online enrollment and re-enrollment process
Responsible for monthly accounts receivable statements and billings
Resolves student account and collection issues
Manages timely posting of all cash receipts
Prepares and makes daily bank deposits
Downloads reports from accounting system to excel
Support CFO and Controller as needed
Payroll
Responsible for semi-monthly payroll entry
Reconciles benefits paid to payroll deductions and vendor invoices and allocates expense to departments
Assists HR Director as needed
Other
Responsible for facility rental agreements and related insurance certificates
Completes work permits for Pace students and driving approvals for faculty/staff.
Responsible for copiers, ordering office supplies, stamping outgoing mail and sorting incoming mail

REQUIREMENTS:
Accurate and strong attention to detail
Bachelor’s Degree required; Accounting or Business preferred
2 years accounts receivable experience preferred
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
Basic knowledge of accounting and database systems strongly preferred
Payroll experience desired
Excellent verbal and written communications
Effective time management and organizational skills
Team player

Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and references to:

Pace Academy
966 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30327

E-mail to Jobs@PaceAcademy.org

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer