Finance & Administrative Lead — Education nonprofit

Glowacademy; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid leave

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Beacon Education is seeking a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant to support finance, HR, admissions, and general operations for Beacon Education, GLOW Academy, and Spark Academy.

The role is primarily on-site at the Wilmington campus with occasional visits to Spark Academy and limited remote work. The ideal candidate handles confidential information with discretion and maintains accuracy across tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior administrative, Finance, HR, operations, or office management experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with HRIS or payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance and administrative support to leadership and teams across Beacon Education, GLOW Academy, and Spark Academy.
• Prepare weekly accounts payable documentation and reconcile transactions.
• Coordinate onboarding and HR processes in BambooHR and related systems.
• Assist with admissions communications, events, and outreach activities.
• Maintain confidential records and support system access and updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS / Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS

Payroll systems

Accounting software

Job description

Beacon Education is seeking a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant to support finance, HR, admissions, and general operations for Beacon Education, GLOW Academy, and Spark Academy.

The role is primarily on-site at the Wilmington campus with occasional visits to Spark Academy and limited remote work. The ideal candidate handles confidential information with discretion and maintains accuracy across tasks.