FINANCE ASSOCIATE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – FINANCE ASSOCIATE

About New Beginnings Family Academy

Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (“NBFA”) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its’ Board of Directors.

Mission-Driven Culture:

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

Summary: The Finance Associate must contribute to NBFA’s mission by supporting the school’s Human Resources and Finance Departments.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Monitor all employees time and attendance in ADP
• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll
• Manage the health benefits by enrolling and terminating employees on the medical, dental and vision plans
• Manage employee health contributions and health savings account
• Accurately report contributions to the Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement Pension
• Handle Accounts Payable process
• Collect and reconcile fees for afterschool, field trips and other student events
• Assist CFOO with preparation of annual budgets and audits
• Other tasks as assigned, including filling invoices.

Certification, Knowledge and Skills:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or finance or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience (e.g. understanding of accruals, pre-paid, capital assets accounting and benefits)
• Knowledge of QuickBooks desktop software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage time
• Experience with ADP workforce a plus

Benefits:

• Friendly work environment
• Health coverage includes medical, dental and vision (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA)
• Life, AD&D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• NBFA offers a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ten (10)+ paid holidays
• Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time

Classification:

Non-certified, full-time, exempt

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Bridgeport, CT 06605 (Required)

Work Location: In person