Swing Education
Swing Education
51 – 200 Employees
EducationMarketplaceSaaS
Swing Education is an education technology marketplace that helps K-12 schools find substitute teachers when staff are absent. School administrators can request educators from a vetted network, while substitute teachers can choose assignments based on when and where they want to work. By coordinating this connection, the platform supports continuity in the classroom and reduces the administrative burden of managing substitute coverage. Swing Education operates across Arizona, California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C.

Staff Accountant – Billing & Accounts Receivable | Swing Education

Swing Education is hiring a remote Staff Accountant in the United States to manage billing, accounts receivable, revenue accounting, and financial close for its K-12 substitute-teacher marketplace. The role also improves finance processes and supports schools, audits, and lender reporting.

Description

  • Manage billing and accounts receivable for a K-12 substitute-teacher marketplace
  • Send weekly invoices to district and charter school customers
  • Apply daily payments, including checks that cover multiple invoices without remittance details
  • Keep open-invoice records complete and accurate
  • Pursue overdue balances and resolve school district purchase-order and board-approval issues
  • Review billing disputes with Support and determine and process appropriate credits
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and related supporting schedules
  • Record accruals for substitute days worked before invoicing
  • Classify district deposits and prepayments as deferred revenue and recognize revenue as substitute days are worked
  • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation
  • Enhance and document remittance, purchase-order tracking, billing, and close procedures
  • Partner with finance leadership and collaborate with Support, Sales, and Operations
  • Assist with annual audits and lender reporting
  • Provide accounts payable support as needed

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle billing and accounts receivable
  • Strong proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets
  • Experience applying payments, maintaining open invoices, and pursuing collections
  • Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for cash, revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue
  • Ability to record accruals and deferred revenue
  • Ability to manage weekly billing, month-end close, and audit requests
  • Sound judgment in separating valid billing disputes from collection delays
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online, Ordway, or Ramp is advantageous
  • Startup experience, particularly in a technology-enabled marketplace or service business, is advantageous
  • Progress toward CPA licensure is advantageous
  • Willingness to assist with accounts payable when needed
  • A specific educational background is not required

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Stock options
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Co-working membership reimbursement
  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization
  • Collaborative, enjoyable, and balanced workplace culture

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