K12 Financial Operations Coordinator

Description:
About Kaplan K12 Learning Services

Kaplan K12 Learning Services partners with schools and districts to provide high-quality instructional programs that improve results and help all students achieve. A division of Kaplan Test Prep and Kaplan Inc., Kaplan K12 works closely with our school partners to build proficiency in reading and mathematics, improve performance on state tests, and increase college opportunities. The K12 division is a fast paced and rapidly growing part of Kaplan's business.

Financial Operations Coordinator

Kaplan, K12 seeks bright, enterprising candidates to handle operational aspects of financial interactions with customers. Candidates do not necessarily need a background in finance-we are more interested in people with strong skills, an interest in business, a willingness to learn, and a drive to succeed. This position is a good opportunity for a rising star to increase his/her knowledge of business operations and prepare for further advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities:
o Monitor the status of Accounts Receivable (AR) and report regularly on AR balances.
o Reduce AR through proactive collections efforts: review AR reports, research unbilled and past due accounts, make collections calls to customers, and provide proof of service documentation to ensure timely payment.
o Manage receipt and processing of customer payments.
o Ensure K12's vendor eligibility by working with Legal, Contracting, and other departments to ensure that K12 satisfies client regulations for vendor eligibility.
o Maintain documentation on customer tax exemption status. Regularly audit customer lists and sales histories to ensure that tax has been charged as appropriate.
o Analyze reports and work within several financial systems
o K12 is rapidly growing business and there will be projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
o Bachelor's Degree.
o 1+ years professional experience.
o Strong organizational skills-ability to plan, prioritize, and handle numerous tasks and details simultaneously.
o Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and persuasively through phone, fax, letter, and e-mail.
o Attention to detail and sound quantitative skills.
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, to work both independently and closely with others.
o Strong ability in MS Excel, good working knowledge of MS Word, and user knowledge of MS Access databases; willingness to learn new systems.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: kaplaninc@trm.brassring.com (Attn: JOB CODE: 3535BR)

Qualifications:
See Job Description.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Full time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits:
*401(k) plan
*Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long term disability plans
*Business casual dress code
*Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days
*A friendly, team oriented environment

Job Location: New York, NY

Job Number: 3535BR

Company URL: http://www.kaplan.com

Company Profile:
Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (KTPA) is the world leader in the test prep industry. More than twice the size of its nearest competitor, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions last year prepared nearly 270,000 students for standardized exams including the SAT. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, KTPA offers preparation for 35 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. KTPA also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services. Its website, Kaptest.com, is the largest online destination for education and career services.

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is a division of Kaplan, Inc., (http://www.kaplan.com) a leading provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is comprised of four divisions: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, which offers test prep and admissions services worldwide, including K12 services for schools; SCORE!, which offers after-school learning programs for kids; Kaplan Professional, which offers licensing and continuing education training and compliance tracking; and Kaplan Higher Education, which offers post-secondary educational certificate and degree programs online and through 69 campus-based schools in 16 states. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO - News).