COMMONWEALTH - PARKVILLE SCHOOL (CPS)
Operated by Caribbean Consolidated Schools, Inc.
P.O. Box 70177, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8177 www.cpspr.org
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
Job Announcement
Commonwealth-Parkville School (CPS) is a college preparatory co-ed day school grades 7-12 founded in 1952. Our challenging curriculum, taught in English (with a strong program in
Spanish), aims to prepare students for success in stateside and local universities, the workplace, and life.
Position Overview:
CPS is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Manager to perform technical account work in a managerial capacity. The Accounts Payable Manager will coordinate accounts payable functions and assure accurate and timely processing of data. Key responsibilities include overseeing disbursement and accounting of funds; receiving and transcribing confidential correspondence; handling routine inquiries by telephone and in person; and maintaining a variety of records and files. The Accounts Payable Manager is also responsible for ensuring proper and timely payment for vendor accounts and contracted services; preparation of accounting reports; and taking a lead role with data analysis and vendor relations.
The Accounts Payable Manager reports to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO).
Minimum Qualifications:
Fully bilingual
Thorough knowledge of
o Established bookkeeping and accounting principles.
o State, local and school regulations, policies and procedures.
o Accounts payable/general ledger systems, and financial chart of accounts.
Significant experience with
o Excel, spreadsheet creation and development
o Microsoft Office software that supports accounting and communication applications.
o Proper accounting treatment for transactions from an audit standpoint.
Education, Training, and Experience:
Bachelors or Associate Degree in Finance or Accounting or a commensurate level of relevant accounts payable experience (minimum four years’ experience in accounts payable).
Experience with BlackBaud’s Financial Edge experience a plus.
Hands on, self-starter, disciplined, and detail oriented with the ability to work independently in a fast paced and high volume environment that requires accuracy.
Have well-developed analytic and problem solving skills.
Have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Physical Demands:
Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
Work Environment:
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor environments, and come into direct contact with school staff, students, and vendors.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should via Indeed.com and/or submit no later than June 15th a current resume (not to exceed 2 pages) and cover letter explaining their strengths and suitability for the position. Applications should be sent via email to:
Human Resources Manager
HR (at) cpspr.org
Interested candidates should submit applications as soon as possible, as CPS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the deadline as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with
Human Resources review and approval, at any time.
Revised: May 2020
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Experience:
relevant: 2 years (Required)
Education:
Associate (Required)
Location:
San Juan, PR 00936 (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Spanish (Required)
Work Location:
One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Company's website:
www.cpspr.org
Benefit Conditions:
Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
Temporarily due to COVID-19
