Finance Coordinator
Job Description
ORGANIZATION: KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 125 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 39,000 students. Nationally, more than 90 percent of KIPP middle school students have graduated high school, and more than 80 percent of KIPP alumni have gone on to college. Founded in 2004, KIPP Massachusetts (KIPP:MA) is taking advantage of K-12 education reform opportunities in the state to expand from its current single middle school in Lynn MA to a KIPP Region of 5+ schools in Lynn and Boston with several hundred staff serving over 2,000 students by the end of its strategic growth plan. In addition to growing each school, this plan calls for building a regional office with the talent, capacities, systems, customer service, and programs to support our schools and teaching, learning, and outcomes for our students and families.
POSITION:
Role Overview: Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Coordinator, will be a key member of the Regional Operations Team, and will support managers, teachers, and staff across KIPP:MA’s regional office and schools. The Finance Coordinator is accountable for helping implement improved processes, upholding compliance, and providing a high standard of customer service.
Responsibilities:
Purchasing and Accounts Payable
Control, issue, and process purchase orders
Place and track orders for supplies, materials, and services
Review, code and enter Account Payable into accounting system
Match packing slips and purchase orders with original invoice and obtain authorization to pay
Process check run according to terms of payment and organization cash flow
Complete new vendor credit applications
Assist with preparation of year-end Form 1099s
Resolve vendor payment issues and account reconciliations
Establish and maintain corporate accounts
Response to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
General Accounting
Prepare and post monthly general journal and allocation entries
Prepare deposits for cash receipts
Manage and reconcile petty cash accounts
Maintain efficient and organized electronic and paper filing system
Assist with audit preparation and grant submissions
Special projects as assigned and needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor degree in accounting or accounting certificate preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
- Professional phone and email communication skills
- MS Excel and MS Word experience
- Automated, multi segment accounting system experience preferred
Traits & Qualities:
- Relentless determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed
- Deep alignment with KIPP:MA mission, values, culture, and team
- Demonstrated commitment to superior customer service and strong interpersonal skills to create solid working relationships with all staff
- Goal-driven, accountable, and reliable with the self ability to follow through
- Organized project manager, with ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
- Creative problem-solver
- Excellent communicator
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. KIPP:MA offers a competitive benefits program and time off policy.
KIPP Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Jewell, Finance Director, KIPP:MA at jjewell@kippma.org
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