About this role
About Us: Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus. At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life. At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an Accounting Manager to work collaboratively with the Controller.. This role is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day accounting functions, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish and maintain vendor records approved by the Controller
Input network recurring invoices daily / weekly, reconcile ghost card weekly, among other accounts payable duties approved by the Controller
Collaborate with national, regional, and school purchasers to ensure accurate and timely bill payment
Collaborate with Finance & Operation Managers and Grants Financial Compliance Manager to ensure accurate and timely deposits and revenue recognition
Collaborate with Regional Assets Management & Procurement Lead to ensure accurate recording of assets
Support Controller with month-and year-end close processes to ensure a timely submission of clean audits
Implement and leverage finance software to improve efficiency and accuracy
Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
3-5 years’ experience in an accounting position, preferred
Advanced computer skills on Microsoft Office, accounting software and databases
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations (GAAP: GASB, FASB)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and work under very tight deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
REPORTS TO Controller
PTO POLICY Support Based Administrative