Associate of Finance

Associate of Finance KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Microsoft Excel Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Company Description

KIPP KIPP

Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

WHY TEACH AT KIPP?

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools

• especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts The KIPP Difference Respect
• For our teachers' innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students Support
• As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow Purpose
• Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits.

We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose

• college, career, and beyond
• so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

In the 2026-2027 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the

North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

KIPP Impact Academy :

Kindergarten

• 8th grade

KIPP VOICE

Academy :

Kindergarten

• 8th grade

KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy :

Kindergarten

• 8th grade

KIPP Bold City High School:

9th

• 12th grade For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours.

Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school. K-8

Staff:

7:30am

• 4:30pm K-8

Students :

8:00am

• 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm

High School Staff:

6:45am

• 3:45pm,

High School Students:

7:15am

• 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm. Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings.
• This doesn't include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board. 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. Key Responsibilities Procurement and Operations 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. Financial Support and Data Management 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. Payroll and Metrics 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.

Qualifications 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 Bill.com 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. Additional Information APPLY Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.

Link here:

https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should: 1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and 2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email LaShawnda Anderson at . Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website. 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.