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KIPP is hiring a Finance Coordinator to support the financial operations of KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools. The Finance Coordinator will manage accounts payable, assist with vendor relations, and ensure timely processing of invoices and expense reports to maintain smooth financial functioning across schools in the region.

Highlights

Manage accounts payable including vendor invoice and employee expense report review.
Process invoice uploads, expenditure coding, and ensure approval by budget managers.
Maintain communication with school leaders and operations directors to support financial processes.
Administer vendor relationships and seek cost-saving opportunities.
Perform month-end procedures and assist with compliance and financial audits.
Manage corporate accounts and credit card reconciliations.
Provide training on accounts payable and expense reimbursements to staff.
Required proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s preferred in Business Management, Accounting, or Finance.
Offers a salary range of $45,000 to $60,000 annually, with signing and retention bonuses.

Regional Office: Finance Coordinator - Greater Boston (2025-2026) Full Description

Company Description

Our Mission

The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college and the world beyond. Our program is based on:

A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, English Language Learners, and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Vision

At KIPP Massachusetts, we believe that Knowledge is Power. Every day, our team and family have the opportunity to either perpetuate systems of oppression or disrupt them. We are compelled by the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Therefore, we continuously commit to operating as an anti-racist organization. Read more at Diversity Equity Inclusivity Vision.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter. Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 66% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 23% are African American and 11% are other races/ethnicities.

In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston Elementary (serving grades K-4), and KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades 5-8), are both under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district, K-8. 68% of our students in Boston are African American, 30% are Hispanic and 2% are other races/ethnicities.

Across both districts, in school year 2020-21 KIPP Massachusetts will serve over 2,100 students.

KIPP National

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, or KIPP National, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP National has a 25-year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states plus the District of Columbia educating over 100,000 students on their path to and through college and career. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

Job Description

Finance Coordinator

KIPP MA is looking for a mission-aligned Finance Coordinator to support KIPP MA’s expense, payable, and purchasing processes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Coordinator will work closely with staff and schools in the region to ensure school operations run smoothly from a financial perspective. The Coordinator will also assist with ad hoc finance office projects as they arise.

This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Administration

Review and administer vendor invoices
Review and administer employee expense reports
Provide accounts payable training to staff related to invoices and expense reimbursements

Invoices and School Support

Upload invoices and code expenditures within the accounts payable system
Ensure that invoice approvals are completed by budget managers in a timely manner
Communicate regularly with school leaders and operations directors, ensuring financial matters run smoothly at all of KIPP MA’s schools
Support schools with purchases being made by KIPP MA staff
Deposit checks and cash receipts as received from schools, within a timely manner

Vendor Relationships

Manage vendor relationships; respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Establish partnerships with external vendors including payment processes, items lists, and purchasing discounts
Identify cost-saving opportunities with individual vendors
Set up and maintain vendors in the accounts payable software
Perform quality checks to ensure that all invoices are received by vendors and paid in a timely manner

Other Finance Responsibilities

Manage the finance team’s email support inbox
Perform month-end procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of expenses and payables
Assist with annual compliance and financial audits as necessary
Download, save, and organize monthly statements
Accurately prepare and upload data in the accounting system from the accounts payable system
Handle all accounts payables and receivables
Assistance with private grants: organize documents and deposit checks
Administer corporate accounts such as Amazon, Staples, Uber, WB Mason, etc.
Manage all corporate cards by monitoring activity and users.
- Prepare monthly expense reports, uploads, and reconciliations for credit cards and prepaid cards
- Ensure ED credit card statement is reviewed and approved by board members
Provide support to the Director of Finance and Finance Manager with all finance office related tasks

General Requirements and Responsibilities

Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will be other duties as assigned commensurate with the Finance Coordinator position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, or Finance preferred
Highly flexible with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
Pass Criminal Background Checks

Additional Information

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

What We Offer
The minimum salary range for this exempt position is $45,000 to $60,000 (per 1.0FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. This role follows our 12 Month calendar. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.

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