Manhattan Charter Schools for the Curious Minds · 3 weeks ago
Operations and Compliance Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expManhattan Charter Schools is a network of high-performing charter schools located in New York City, dedicated to providing quality education to high-need students. The Operations & Compliance Associate is responsible for ensuring smooth administrative and financial operations, including data entry for accounts payable, payroll, compliance reporting, and recruitment support.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Enter and process invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests in the financial system
Ensure documentation is complete, coded correctly, and aligned with internal controls
Track invoice status and assist with vendor communication as needed
Maintain organized digital and physical records in accordance with audit and retention requirements
In alignment with the payroll cycle, enter and verify employee payroll data, including new hires, status changes, stipends, and deductions
Support payroll processing by collaborating with the HR Generalist and Finance & Compliance Manager
Maintain confidentiality of all payroll and personnel information
Support data collection and entry for required local, state, and authorizer compliance reports
Track submission deadlines and maintain compliance calendars
Maintain organized compliance files and documentation for audits and reviews
Assist in preparing supporting documentation for annual audits and monitoring visits
Provide administrative support for hiring processes, including:
Posting positions
Tracking applicant data
Scheduling interviews
Manage the onboarding process for new hires, including:
Employment eligibility documents
Certifications and clearances
Required training acknowledgement
Access to appropriate systems and technology tools
Ensure onboarding data is entered accurately into HR and compliance systems
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of experience in administrative, operations, HR, or finance support roles
Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and cloud-based systems
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred
Experience in a charter school, school district, or nonprofit environment
Familiarity with payroll systems, accounting software, or HRIS platforms
Knowledge of compliance requirements in education or public/nonprofit sectors
Company
Manhattan Charter Schools for the Curious Minds
MCS provides students a rigorous curriculum of core subjects to help ensure high levels of academic achievement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase