At Foundation Academies, we promise to equip our scholars to excel in learning and empower them to lead purpose-filled lives. Whether working in a classroom or support role, every member of our learning community is making a real difference in the lives of Black and Brown children. If you believe every child deserves a quality education regardless of zip code, we encourage you to read on.

We're looking for a dedicated and talented Business Finance Associate to become part of our Foundation Academies Team!

The Business Finance Associate is a key member of the Business Office, responsible for assisting in the administration of the district's financial business affairs. This position involves administering and managing employee benefit programs for school employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits, purchasing, accounts payable and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Role will also require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as those related to benefits, procurement and data privacy.

Competencies and Responsibilities

Benefits

• Educate school employees about their benefits options and assisting them with enrollment in
  benefits programs
• Coordinate with benefit providers to ensure that employees receive accurate and timely
  information about their benefits
• Monitor benefit programs to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Oversee NJ state pension enrollment for all staff and submitting mandatory state reporting
• Analyze benefits utilization and costs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with the design and implementation of new benefits programs as needed

Purchasing and Accounts Payable

• Assist in the planning, organization and administration of the District's
  procurement and inventory control
• Assist in the quote, bid, request for proposal and competitive contracting process
• Process purchase requisitions and invoices
• Assists the School Business Administrator in ensuring that the school follows proper procedures
  based on purchasing regulations to include bids, quotes, etc
• Prepare and distribute 1099 forms to vendors
• Train staff authorized to make purchases on purchasing procedures

Administrative and Clerical Work

• Complete other required documentation related to staff members' time with FA (employment
  verification forms, unemployment claim paperwork, FMLA, FLI etc.)
• Updating Employee Handbook annually with the input/feedback of other departments and
  leaders
• Ensuring Employee Handbook and FA policies align with relevant NJ statutes such as NJ Sick
  Leave, etc.
• Ensures the prompt and accurate collection of all necessary documentation and maintenance
  records and related matters
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Business Finance Senior Manager/School Business
  Administrator

In exchange for your dedication, here are just some of the benefits and perks we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Independent, conflict-free, financial wellness advising through Spring Financial
• Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular professional development and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based work laptop computer
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• Generous vacation time: 20 vacation days per year with 5 rolling over annually
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

Foundation Academy offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position with yearly increases. The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $67,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity.

Your schedule will be Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:15pm.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as those related to benefits, New Jersey purchasing requirements and data privacy
• Excellent ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent record of problem solve with minimal direction
• Perform multiple tasks with effective time management
• Ensure sensitive matters are handled with appropriate discretion
• Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred

Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If most of the job description much of this describes applies to you, we encourage you to apply.

Supporting/Additional Documents Requested

• Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references.
• Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing) as required by NJDOE.

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey's largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We serve more than 1,000 of the city's K-12 population across four schools on two campuses. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that's what our families deserve.

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly's Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.