About KIPP NYC
KIPP NYC is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepare students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible in urban schools. Today, our New York City network is comprised of five middle schools, three elementary schools, one high school, and KIPP Through College, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC serves over 3,700 KIPP students and alumni, employs 420 talented professionals, and has a combined operating budget of over $56 million. Upon realizing our current growth plan, KIPP NYC will have eleven schools, serve more than 6,500 students and alumni, and employ more than 500 staff.
Position Overview
KIPP NYC is looking for a detail-oriented person with excellent organizational and analytical skills and a drive for results to be a part of the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team. The Staff Accountant will be an integral component of the seven-member Finance team and will be responsible for performing accounting-related responsibilities for KIPP NYC.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions in accordance with KIPP NYC standard procedures and GAAP. This includes entering invoices, reimbursements, cash receipts, and checks as needed.
- Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
- Assist in the month end close process and prepare journal entries.
- Perform account analysis as needed, including assisting with the preparation of schedules for the annual audits.
- Respond to inquiries from budget managers regarding expense allocations and invoice payments.
- Maintaining positive, effective relationships with KIPP NYC team members.
- Ad hoc projects as requested.
Qualifications:
- Zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
- Extreme flexibility with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate multiple priorities.
- Extremely detail-oriented.
- Excellent communications skills and experience in customer service desired.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly for non-profits.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an aptitude for learning new software required.
- Experience utilizing SAGE MIP software, strongly desired.
- Experience working in non-profit accounting strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 2 years work experience required.
- Some local travel within NYC required.
