Accounting Specialist
Website Freedom Prep Academy Charter Schools
Education is Freedom!
ABOUT US
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a PK-12 charter
school in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college
and in life. Freedom Preparatory Academy opened in August of 2009 with a class of 96 6th
graders. We now serve over 2400 students in grades PreK-12. Our students have exceeded
local and state averages in math and local averages in English language arts on the state
exam.
We have three core beliefs that drive our mission: Every child deserves the right to a high-
quality public education, a foundation in character development is essential, and direct
exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-
confidence and social knowledge to compete globally. We will accomplish our mission through
a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students will master the core
subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate our core values of: Respect,
Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an Accounting Specialist to work collaboratively with the
Sr. Accounting Manager. 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
● Input network recurring invoices daily / weekly, reconcile ghost card weekly, among
other accounts payable duties
● Collaborate with Special Projects Manager – Finance and Deans of Operations to ensure
accurate and timely bill payment
● Collaborate with Special Projects Manager – Finance and Deans of Operations to
ensure accurate and timely deposits and recognition of revenue
● Input, monitor, and audit transactions in the asset management system (Asset Tiger,
import into Intacct)
● Support Sr. Accounting Manager with month-end close process
QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
● 3-5 year’s experience in an accounting clerk position, preferred
● Microsoft Office proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Testing in
proficiency may be required
● Energy and entrepreneurial spirit for a transformation charter network
● Generally accepted accounting principles
● A/P, A/R, and G/L procedures
● Problem-solver, resourceful, reflective, creative
● Effectively communicate in oral and written form
● Ability to multitask and work under very tight deadlines
● Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
● Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
● Establish effective working relationships with management and school operations teams
● Demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of FP
