Associate of Finance

Job Description

KIPP Jacksonville seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Associate of Finance to support the daily financial operations and reporting for a $40M+ annual budget across four legal entities. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Associate will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining efficient procurement processes, and supporting the organization’s long-term financial health.

Execute regional procurement processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice verification and accurate coding of expenses.

Strengthen and manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery, favorable terms, and streamlined communication.

Work closely with school-based operations teams and regional leadership to ensure effective budget management at the campus level.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) that ensure financial accuracy and provide maximum benefit to the organization.

Provide documentation and support for timely reimbursement reporting to Duval County Public Schools (DCPS).

Work with external accounting partners to ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple entities and funds.

Support the Finance Team in the execution of the annual budget process and regional systems.

Support the Finance Team in managing payroll processes and ensuring timely execution.

Collaborate with the Human Resources team to ensure seamless alignment between personnel data and financial records.

Experience:

Proven professional experience in Accounts Payable, financial planning, or general accounting (school-based or non-profit experience is a plus).

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Systems:
Familiarity with  and Sage Intacct is a significant plus.

Communication:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various regional teams.

Analytical

Skills:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data for reporting purposes.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.