The role :
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for accurate processing and coding of invoices and expense reports in a timely manner.
You’ll be part of the team helping scale our accounting operations (processes and systems) as Newsela grows.
- You’ll be responsible for monitoring the Accounts Payable inbox, processing vendor invoices, responding to A / P inquiries, managing employee expense reports, and monitoring credit card transactions and compliance
- In addition to AP and general accounting responsibilities, you’ll work with vendors to sign them up for e-payment to ensure timely delivery, as well as work through any other issues a vendor may have (ie.
invoice not approved internally, routed to wrong approver, invoice not received).
Why you’ll love this role :
- You will have an opportunity to make a real impact by driving process improvement and system implementation efforts to streamline operations and improve the quality of the accounts payable process.
- Working directly with FP&A, you’ll gain insight into the operations of the business and your impact on Newsela’s financial statements.
- Your work will directly enable Newsela to grow and scale efficiently, and will ultimately help increase our ability to get engaging, culturally responsive learning content into K-12 schools and districts nationwide.
Why you’re a great fit :
- With a minimum of 1 year of accounting experience, you are a problem-solving self-starter with a strong background in accounts payable.
- Ideally, you have experience working with a high volume of invoices and are used to working at a rapidly growing company.
- You’re well-versed in an array of accounting software including Bill.com, Navan and Netsuite; bonus points if you’ve been part of a new software implementation process.
- Additionally, you can masterfully navigate expenses, prepaids and accruals, and can seamlessly perform an accounts payable reconciliation for the monthly close process.
- You are organized, detail-oriented, and are always looking to improve processes and help teammates.
Compensation :
Base salary : $48,000 - $53,000
Total compensation for this role also incentive stock options and benefits.
Why you’ll love working at Newsela :
- Health & Wellness : Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy : mind, body, and soul.
- Work From Home : Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included!
- Supporting ALL Families : Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself.
- Time Off : Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave
- Inclusive Experiences : Robust DEIB curriculum, Identity & Experience Groups (Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group), Authentic & Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams, and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes.
- Professional Development : Holistic Learning & Development Programs that enable meaningful & inclusive experiences, programs that build future-focused competencies, cohort & community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging, and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality.
- Make A Difference : No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
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