Description
About Noble
Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.
We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.
Clear, Consistent and Connected
All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.
- Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
- Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
Job Description
An Accounts Payable Specialist in the Finance Department will serve as the liaison for 7 to 9 campuses and departments and will be responsible for reporting, verifying compliance with policy, and ensuring timely and accurate payment to Noble vendors. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist will collaborate closely with other staff in the Finance Department.
An Accounts Payable Specialist in the Finance Department will serve as the liaison for 7 to 9 campuses and departments and will be responsible for reporting, verifying compliance with policy, and ensuring timely and accurate payment to Noble vendors. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist will collaborate closely with other staff in the Finance Department.
Key Job Responsibilities
Accountable for the accounts payable function for 7–9 campuses and departments, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Process invoices and check requests by completing the following for each request:
- Verify compliance with financial and accounting policies and procedures
- Verify appropriate account coding and enter general ledger entries for reclassifications as requested
- Route invoices for approvals and confirm appropriate authorization has been obtained for payment
- Resolve invoice discrepancies
- Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
- Act as liaison for assigned campuses regarding all vendor, staff reimbursement, and credit card issues
- Manage the general accounts payable mailbox and any incoming communication
- Assist in month-end closing, including reconciliations
- Serve as backup to other Finance staff, as needed
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
- General understanding of accounting practices and principles
- 3-5 years of administrative experience, accounts payable preferred
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working with multiple online systems
- Undergraduate degree, accounting preferred
- Experience with invoice workflow systems (i.e., Stampli)
Compensation & Benefits
We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation for this position falls between $50,000 and $60,000 per year. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.