FP&A Associate

Job Description

Residency Requirements:

• Must reside in Arkansas

• This position is in-office in Little Rock, AR

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

The mission of Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

AS A SCHOOL FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE, YOU WILL...

• Oversees and approves all A/P and A/R including Medicaid reimbursements;

• Handles the expense report reimbursement and the check distribution process; processes payroll cycles

• Manages requests for school purchase orders, transactions, and vendor records; Manages expenses related to student therapy services;

• Researches, recommends, assists in the development/application process, and oversees grants and other funding sources to ensure full compliance and appropriate management;

• Ensures timely and accurate submissions for state and federal funding determinations, audits all information to be submitted to the state and K12, and thoroughly reviews interim financial reports;

• Manages the human resources process detail for ARVA Board employees including but not limited to: the onboarding and termination of employees, the determination of annual eligibility for, and subscription to benefits, and manages employee files;

• Implements and ensures compliance with Board of Directors, District, and K12 reporting and school finance policies, internal controls and business processes;

• Leads the process of school financial audits and assists in tax filings;

• Serves as onsite liaison for real estate matters including maintaining relationships with brokers and coordinating office expansions;

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Arkansas law for school finance within public schools;

• Demonstrates expert knowledge and resourcefulness in meeting all financial expectations of an Arkansas public school, meeting deadlines and delivering attention to detail

• Successfully meets expectations serving as a school-based interface with K12 financial partners

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business or related area of study AND

• Two (2) years of broad-ranging experience in school business management OR

• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Ability to work in-office in Little Rock, AR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience ensuring compliance under Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

• We anticipate the salary range to be between $45,000 - $59,000.  Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a hybrid position that will report to the office 4-5 days per week. The office is located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)