Staff Accountant- Accounts Payable and Payroll

Reporting directly to the Interim Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable and Payroll will oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable and Payroll processing. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in nonprofit accounting principles and procedures.

At Clayton Early Learning, we stand as an innovation hub dedicated to cultivating vibrant and equitable communities. Our mission revolves around collaborative partnerships with families, fostering a holistic approach to the early years through a commitment to the whole child and whole family. By actively engaging with families, we aim to uncover effective strategies, embrace continuous discovery, and lead the charge in advancing systemic change.

Our vision is rooted in the belief that by nurturing the foundation of early childhood, we contribute to the well-being and prosperity of individuals, families, and communities at large. Through our relentless pursuit of what works, we strive to create an enduring impact on the lives of children and families, setting the stage for a future of shared success and thriving communities.

Payroll Duties:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain employee timecards.
• Manage payroll-related inquiries and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Collaborate and partner with Human Resources staff during payroll processing.

Accounts Payable Duties:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of all accounts payable.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and handle communication regarding payment inquiries.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and documentation.
• Manage invoice approvals in bill.com and make sure bill.com properly synchronizes with NetSuite.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist with the monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the financial team.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing and accounts payable. Experience in a non-profit organization is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (NetSuite preferred) and payroll systems (Paylocity preferred). Bill.com experience is also a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, payroll and accounts payable principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of office management functions including strong computer and technology skills (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

• 401k with 5% match
• 16 Company-paid days for Holidays
• Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Vision, and Dental benets
• FSA Plans
• College Investment plans
• Identify theft and Protection plans
• A fun, dynamic, and exciting environment

Compensation:

• $60,000.00 - 70,000.00

Clayton's Core Values

We seek candidates who embody our core values and are motivated to lead in a values-driven environment.

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who embody our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

1. Value diversity, equity, and inclusion as our foundation. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging leads us to reflect the communities we serve and bring the widest variety of ideas and innovation to our work. We are committed to building and sustaining an organization centered on diversity, equity, and belonging. Diversity means building a team that is reflective of the world around us, in all aspects of our personal and professional backgrounds. Equity means recognizing that we need to provide different resources to meet different needs and circumstances that are often the result of systemic injustice; it is core to everything we do in service of our children and families and in how we work with each other. Inclusion refers to a community where all members are and feel respected and are able to participate and achieve their potential. A true sense of belonging means that everyone who enters the Clayton campus is valued for who they are and can meaningfully say "I belong here."
2. Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and we are committed to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve. Community means living the seven Sanctuary commitments: nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, and growth and change.
3. Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work. We are committed to approaching our work as one team across Clayton. Collaboration means working across teams and departments and with our external partners.
4. Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve. We are committed to growing as individuals and as an organization. Growth means we are continually learning how to do our individual and collective work better and we adapt and evolve our programs and practices to reflect new learning and to meet changing needs.
5. Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have. We are committed to being good stewards of our community and our resources. Stewardship means using our financial resources wisely and responsibly so that we can sustain our work into the future, taking care of our unique and beautiful campus so it can remain a resource for our community, and caring for our community and team and treating each other with respect and responsibility.
6. Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together. We are committed to having fun! Fun means noticing and sharing things that bring us joy, being creative in our work, making connections with each other, and finding humor and hope in our work.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.