Business/Accounting Manager

Immediate Opening

Accounting\Business Manager

Come be part of a non-traditional and innovative public charter school

that is currently in its 22nd successful year of operations!

North Country Academy Chartered Public School (NCACPS) is seeking a full-time candidate to join its team and be part of a unique educational entity that prides itself on collaboration and teamwork of 12 staff members.

Responsible for overseeing accounting practices and HR operations. Duties include, Bi-weekly payroll, Grants Management, assisting with annual operating budget, accounts payable/receivable, reconciling all bank accounts and federal and state grants, preparing for annual audits, filing monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and financial reports.

Skill requirements: strong accounting background, proficient in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Competitive wages and excellent benefits

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and (3) references to Lisa Lavoie at llavoie@nccharteracademy.org

NORTH COUNTRY ACADEMY CHARTERED PUBLIC SCHOOL

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting/Business Manager

Reports To: Principal

Qualifications:

1. In depth experience and knowledge of accounting practices

2. Strong computer skills

3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to details and accuracy.

4. Time management skills for adapting and meeting deadlines.

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

6. Proficient in QuickBooks

7. Ability to work as a team player in a positive and enthusiastic environment.

8. Willing to attend training seminars and webinars related to office procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

1. Accounts Receivable – Cash management and monthly billing

2. Accounts Payable - weekly payment of necessary invoices

3. Process payroll and complete all state and federal reports

4. Account Reconciliation throughout the year

5. Maintain General Ledger

6. Prepare Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Financial Reports

7. Reconcile bank statements, transfer funds, make bank deposits and maintain all cash

accounts.

8. Prepare records for the annual audit

9. Assist Superintendent with all aspects of annual budgets

10. Grant Management

11. Assist Superintendent in preparing for and attending board meetings, prepare and submit board meeting minutes.

12. Reconcile and replenish funds in petty cash.

13. Maintain business office in a professional and courteous manner.

14. Work collaboratively with all staff, regional school districts, and board members

15. Establish and maintain business filing system

16. Prepare informational materials for staff

18. Draft and prepare typewritten correspondence assigned by the Superintendent

19. Order supplies as needed for staff

20. Prepare NHDOE Reporting - Quarterly reports, annual staffing reports, MS-DOE25

Professional Development/Training

• Assist Superintendent with setting up In-Service Training.
• Handle arrangements for conferences
• Maintain training records on all staff.

Human Resource Duties:

• Maintain attendance records for 12 staff .
• Benefits Management
• Maintain personnel records and collect new employee paperwork
• Maintain policies & procedures
• Edit and update Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)
• Prepare annual letters of employment for the staff
• Gather and provide information to the Superintendent including concerns or issues from employees. Work collaboratively with all involved in developing a solution
• School Title IX Coordinator

Graduation:

Assist, as needed, in all aspects of planning the graduation ceremony.

Other:

Other duties as assigned

May 13, 2026

Pay: $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person