FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Beginnings, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Beginnings Family Academy in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Finance Associate to support the school's HR and Finance Departments. The role includes monitoring attendance in ADP, bi-weekly payroll processing, and benefits administration to ensure accurate employee compensation and coverage.

The position requires an associate or bachelor's degree in business or finance or equivalent experience, at least three years of accounting, and proficiency with QuickBooks and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience with accruals, pre-paid, capital assets and benefits.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks desktop software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all employees time and attendance in ADP.
• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll.
• Manage the health benefits by enrolling and terminating employees on the medical, dental and vision plans.
• Manage employee health contributions and health savings accounts.
• Accurately report contributions to the Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Pension.
• Collect and reconcile fees for afterschool, field trips and other student events.
• Assist CFOO with preparation of annual budgets and audits.
• Other tasks as assigned, including filing invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Tools

QuickBooks desktop

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Position Type: Administration/ Human Resources and Payroll Manager


• Date Posted: 10/14/2026


• Location: New Beginnings Family Academy

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FINANCE ASSOCIATE

About New Beginnings Family Academy

Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (\"NBFA\") offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices

An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its' Board of Directors.

Mission-Driven Culture:

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

Summary: The Finance Associate must contribute to NBFA's mission by supporting the school's Human Resources and Finance Departments.

Principal Accountabilities:

Monitor all employees time and attendance in ADP

Manage and process bi-weekly payroll

Manage the health benefits by enrolling and terminating employees on the medical, dental and vision plans

Manage employee health contributions and health savings account

Accurately report contributions to the Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Pension

Collect and reconcile fees for afterschool, field trips and other student events

Assist CFOO with preparation of annual budgets and audits

Other tasks as assigned, including filling invoices.

Certification, Knowledge and Skills:

Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or finance or equivalent experience

Minimum of three years of accounting experience (e.g. understanding of accruals, pre-paid, capital assets accounting and benefits)

Knowledge of QuickBooks desktop software

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage time