ABOUT US
The Primary School is creating a new school model that brings together all of the adults in a child’s life, including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers, starting from a very early age. We recognize the entrenched racism that exists within our public systems and the unjust impact this has had on families of color. Our aim is that children and families most impacted by systemic poverty and racism receive the multidisciplinary support they deserve to be well, learn, and thrive.
Long-term, we hope to create a game-changing school model that can be replicated across the country. As we continue to learn and grow, we plan to share what we’ve learned and pursue policy and systems change on a local, state, and national level. We are supported by a growing coalition of philanthropic partners, building on the generous support of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Our approach has three defining characteristics:
- We start early. We start working with children as young as 18 months and provide full-time school starting at age three to reach them at a critical stage in development.
- We partner with parents. We believe that when parents thrive, children thrive, so we support the wellness and growth of parents alongside the growth of their children.
- We integrate services. Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child’s full needs.
In 2016, we opened our flagship school in East Palo Alto, California, with our first class of four year olds. We have grown to serve over 300 children and their families through a birth to three program, parent wellness program, full-day preschool, and elementary school, which will grow through eighth grade. In 2021, we opened our second site in the East Bay.
ABOUT OUR EAST PALO ALTO SITE
We are continuing to grow our East Palo Alto site and are excited to launch 5th grade for our 2022-2023 school year. In our school program, we currently serve over 300 students across two preschool grades (3 and 4 year olds) and kindergarten through fifth grade. Integrated into our program are the other core components of our model including our parent program - partnering closely with parents throughout their child’s development and providing wellness programming for caregivers; our birth to 3 program - coordinating early developmental screenings and intervention services; and our medical home partnerships - working with existing health care providers in the community to coordinate care for children.
ABOUT OUR EAST BAY SITE
We opened our second site with a founding class of four-year-old children and families who started preschool in August 2021. Drawing on key learnings from our first site, core components of the model include our parent program - partnering closely with parents throughout their child’s development and providing wellness programming for caregivers; our birth to 3 program - coordinating early developmental screenings and intervention services; and our medical home partnerships - working with existing health care providers in the community, including Kaiser Permanente in the East Bay, to coordinate care for children.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accountant manages Accounts Payable and Payroll. They are responsible for all accounts reconciliations, process various journal entries, review and approve employees’ reimbursements, 1099 issuing at the beginning of the year and support the Director of Finance with the various higher levels of accounting duties.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid
Employment Calendar: Year-Round
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage accounts payable
- Manage accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
- Handle accounts payable for separate entities and vendors, ensuring that bills are processed in a timely and accurate manner
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
- Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
- Analyze and improve workflow processes for paying bills
Process payroll
- Process payroll semi-monthly in a timely and accurate manner
- Process special payroll for promotions, transfers, stipends and terminations
- Check timesheets for accuracy
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
- Post payroll journal entries on accounting software
- Review and approve employees' reimbursements on Namely Payroll
Collaborate with human resources
- Maintain accurate data in our human resources software (Namely), including managing holidays, processing leaves, updating employee profiles
- Reconcile 401(k) contributions for payroll processing
- Support the Human Resources Director on payroll-related matters
QUALIFICATIONS
- Formal training in accounting
- 2-4 years experience performing accounting functions
- Systems orientation and someone who looks for opportunities to improve
- Experience operating complex financial software programs
A Plus If
- Experience working in an education nonprofit or school
- Experience using Netsuite
- Knowledge of navigating CSPP
COMPENSATION
Annual salary range begins at $68,000-$75,000; compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401k retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care FSA, and generous paid time off, including a competitive paid parental leave benefit. TPS will cover 93% of the total premium cost for individual team members in our HMO and PPO plans, and 95% for individual team members in our HDHP plan. TPS also covers 50% of enrolled partners and/or dependents' costs on all three of our medical plans (HMO,PPO, HDHP). To be eligible for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
To ensure fair and equitable compensation for all of our employees, The Primary School has a no-negotiation policy on all offers extended. Final offers are determined using role descriptions, job market data, internal parity, and semi-annual benchmarking. Our aim is for this policy, combined with our commitment to transparency in the compensation process, to foster a workplace at TPS that is fair, inclusive, and diverse.
HOW TO APPLY
TPS values diversity (please see our commitment to DEI); people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the online application and submit your most recent resume. These short-answer questions are designed to replace a cover letter, so take your time with them and copy in your answers from a separate document. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer The Primary School, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application!
The Primary School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Primary School complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.