Finance Associate

KIPP Columbus • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

KIPP Columbus seeks a detail-oriented, results-driven Finance Associate. The Finance Associate will be responsible for the day-to-day handling of purchasing, accounts payable, grant support, and financial reporting. This position will work closely with school teams and operations and report to the Managing Director of Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 1 to 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in finance, accounting, or education setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Detail- and results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done accurately and on a timely basis
• Flexible, collaborative, and inquisitive working style
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary purchaser for KIPP Columbus, verifying that requests comply with internal policies and procedures
• Creates requisitions to turn into purchase orders
• Issues purchase order change forms and manages adjustments to purchase orders, including line item updates and closures
• Supports school-based staff with purchasing processes and tools
• Ensures compliance with federal procurement requirements
• Reviews and processes invoices for goods and services, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Reviews and processes credit card expenses
• Reconciles expenses and other financial reports with account balances and office records
• Maintains organized accounting files and documentation
• Assists with monthly reconciliations and financial record keeping
• Other related duties as assigned
• Assists with preparation and submission of grant reimbursement requests
• Coordinates documentation required for grant submissions, including invoices, timesheets, and supporting materials
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of grant documentation prior to submission
• Supports tracking and allocation of grant-funded expenses
• Assists with maintaining organized grant records and compliance documentation
• Prepares monthly financial reports (mini-dash reports) for budget owners
• Supports budget tracking and reporting processes
• Assists with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
• Supports implementation and improvement of finance systems and processes

Benefits

• KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees