Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant

Overview

Beacon Education is seeking a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant to provide accounting and administrative support to the Beacon Education leadership team. Through this work, the Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant also supports the leadership and administrative teams at GLOW Academy and Spark Academy. The role provides support across finance, human resources, admissions, and general operations. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, dependable, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

This role is primarily based on-site at Beacon Education’s office, located on the campus of GLOW Academy (4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina). At times, this role will visit and work at Spark Academy. While occasional remote work may be considered, it is not a regular part of the role.

Major Responsibilities

Finance & Administrative Support

Manage shared finance and information inboxes and respond to inquiries as appropriate

Prepare weekly accounts payable documentation for Beacon Education, GLOW Academy, and Spark Academy

Coordinate monthly credit card and purchase order reconciliations and supporting documentation

Support Finance Manager in weekly and monthly bookkeeping functions and tasks

Coordinate sales tax reimbursement claims and related recordkeeping

Maintain organized electronic and physical records and documentation

Support special projects and operational initiatives as assigned

Human Resources & Onboarding

Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation for new hires

Coordinate employee onboarding through BambooHR and other required systems

Communicate onboarding requirements and deadlines to new employees

Manage employment verification, background check, and new hire reporting processes

Provide benefits enrollment information and support to eligible employees

Maintain employee files and HR records in accordance with organizational requirements

Assist with employee lifecycle administration, including personnel record maintenance

Admissions & Outreach Support

Respond to routine admissions inquiries and direct questions to the appropriate staff member when needed

Register schools for community events and coordinate logistics

Assist with admissions-related communications, mailings, events, and other outreach activities

Provide administrative support for receipt processing and expense tracking

Provide administrative support for GLOW Academy’s Summer Leadership Camp and other student programs, as needed

Systems & Operations

Manage and maintain access to various organizational systems and platforms

Post employment opportunities and update career-related content on the school website

Support website updates and other operational communications as needed

Serve as a resource for staff seeking assistance with administrative processes and systems

Maintain confidentiality of employee, student, and organizational information

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Previous administrative, Finance, HR, operations, or office management experience

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Experience with HRIS, payroll, or accounting systems preferred

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Successful completion of a required background check is a condition of employment

Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment

Position Details

TITLE: Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant

REPORTS TO: CEO/President

SALARY: $40,000-$45,000

• Benefits
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• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina

Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance

Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense

An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match

Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

Discounted childcare for employee's dependents at Spark Academy

Organizational Overview

At Beacon Education, we are driven by the belief that a child’s zip code should not determine their destiny. By ensuring equitable access to high quality education, we empower children and their families to close and even reverse the achievement and opportunity gaps. Beacon Education powers the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW Academy), an all-girls public charter school, which opened its doors in 2016 with its first 6th-grade class of 100 girls. As of 2023, Beacon Education also powers Spark Academy, a state-of-the-art, Early Childhood Development Program designed to nurture all children Ages 6-weeks to 5 years old.

• Learn more about our exciting work:
• Beacon Education
• Spark Academy

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