Business Office Finance Associate, Trenton

Business Office Finance Associate
Trenton, NJ
Schedule
7:30am-4:15pm or other schedule agreed upon by the employee and CEO/Designee
Salary: $45,000-$67,500
What is the opportunity?
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career finance professional to join a mission-driven organization and play a key role in supporting the financial health and operational success of Foundation Academies.
As a Business Office Finance Associate, you will gain hands-on experience across core finance functions including accounts payable, reconciliations, grants management, reporting, and audit preparation.
You will work closely with the Controller and a collaborative operations team, contributing to systems that ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in financial operations.
This role offers meaningful exposure to nonprofit/school finance, opportunities to strengthen technical and analytical skills, and the chance to directly support work that impacts scholars, families, and school communities.
What is in it for you?
Merit-based pay increases annually
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
Regular strategic professional development and coaching
Career advancement opportunities
Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
Windows-based laptop
Regular team-building activities and outings
10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
30 paid holiday observances
A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students
What will you be doing?
Process and track vendor invoices and support accounts payable operations
Assist with accounts receivable and revenue deposits to ensure timely and accurate recording
Support monthly reconciliations and ensure financial data is accurate and properly documented
Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and documentation
Track grant expenditures and support grant compliance reporting requirements
Assist with preparing financial reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, and supporting materials
Update financial systems, trackers, and databases to ensure accuracy and completeness
Respond to finance-related inquiries from staff and vendors in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate with school-based and central office teams to support smooth financial operations
Support audit preparation and other finance-related projects as assigned
What do we require from you?
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent relevant experience)
13 years of experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, grants management, or related administrative/operational work preferred
Experience in nonprofit or school-based finance strongly preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
Familiarity with accounting or financial systems preferred
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset
Commitment to the mission and values of Foundation Academies
Want to join our FAmily?
We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey's largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses.
Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.
Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education.
We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that's what our families deserve.
We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly's Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
We want to have the best available persons in every job.
Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies.
It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.