Accounting Manager - Alabama

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools ( is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.

At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an Accounting Manager to work collaboratively with the Controller.. This role is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day accounting functions, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain vendor records approved by the Controller

• Input network recurring invoices daily / weekly, reconcile ghost card weekly, among other accounts payable duties approved by the Controller

• Collaborate with national, regional, and school purchasers to ensure accurate and timely bill payment

• Collaborate with Finance & Operation Managers and Grants Financial Compliance Manager to ensure accurate and timely deposits and revenue recognition

• Collaborate with Regional Assets Management & Procurement Lead to ensure accurate recording of assets

• Support Controller with month-and year-end close processes to ensure a timely submission of clean audits

• Implement and leverage finance software to improve efficiency and accuracy

• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

• Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

• 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting position, preferred

• Advanced computer skills on Microsoft Office, accounting software and databases

• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data

• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations (GAAP: GASB, FASB)

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to multitask and work under very tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

REPORTS TO Controller

PTO POLICY Support Based Administrative

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HERE to be redirected.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to:

-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage

-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)

-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning

-Support in obtaining licensure

OUR COMMITMENT: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.