Controller (part-time)

Reports to: Executive Vice President

Status: Part-time/Non-exempt

Hours per week: 15 (will vary per month)

Schedule: Flexible with majority of work hours taking place between 9am-6pm Eastern time

Location: Work from home somewhere in/near metro Atlanta

Primary Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Accounts payable duties include processing invoices, expense coding, QuickBooks download using bill.com, and file maintenance.
• Accounts receivable duties include submitting invoices to vendors and schools, making online bank deposits, and managing accounts receivable.
• Provide monthly financial statements including:
• Variances to prior year explanation
• Variance to budget explanation
• Year-end forecasting
• Cash management (investment and operating accounts)
• Graphs and other visual reports
• PD event net profit analysis
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor weekly cash account balances between investment account and operating funds.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Prepare financial reports for board.
• Assemble information and prepare work papers for annual audit.
• Submit financial information to CPA firm to complete annual corporate tax returns and pension plan returns.
• AAAIS payroll, financial statements, and annual invoicing.

Human Resources

• Prepare semi-monthly payroll including retirement plan and health savings account contributions.
• Manage employee benefits including PTO, medical renewal, new employee paperwork, etc.
• Submit information for annual workers compensation renewal and audit.

Support/Other

• Insurance renewals - D&O, property, cyber, event (liability & cancellation), fiduciary
• Renew annual Secretary of State filing
• Check mailbox once per week (Norcross)
• Assist executive vice president and president as needed.
• Handle inquiries in a timely manner.
• Establish/maintain documents and records to ensure appropriate organization of materials.

Key Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Ability to work from home
• Experience in independent school or non-profit organization
• Comfortable with technology and proficient with learning new software.
• Experience with QuickBooks online, Microsoft Word & Excel required.
• Experience with Bill.com and online credit card processing systems helpful.
• Exceptional discretion and ability to maintain confidential information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor: positive, organized, adaptable, courteous, conscientious
• Analyzes situations, anticipates problems, creates solutions
• Self-starter who can work independently, prioritize, and maintain accountability
• Detail-oriented
• Sound judgment
• Can work under tight deadlines on occasion
• Physical Condition: ability to lift up to 30 lbs

About SAIS

SAIS is a 501(c)(3) organization representing over 390 member schools and the 200,000+ students they serve. The mission is to strengthen member schools by providing high-quality accreditation processes, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs.

The SAIS staff is comprised of 10 employees who work remotely from home offices. SAIS prides itself on a culture of support and responsiveness to its member schools, as well as warm hugs and crispy bacon when needed. Successful team members provide superior customer service, understand the demands on educators and administrators, and have a passion for supporting schools as they grow and evolve in ways that are consistent with their missions.

Please visit www.sais.org to review information about membership, accreditation, events, surveys, job postings, listservs, and other member benefits.

Application Details

• Please submit resume and hourly rate range to accounting@sais.org.
• The position will remain posted until filled.
• Start date is flexible.