Associate of Finance

🇺🇸In-Person - Jacksonville, FL$42K–$58K/yriJust now

K-12 Finance Accounts Payable Procurement Budget Management Financial Operations

Role Snapshot

The Associate of Finance supports daily financial operations and reporting for KIPP Jacksonville's $40M+ annual budget across four legal entities, reporting to the Director of Finance. The role ensures financial accuracy, maintains efficient procurement processes, and supports the organization's long-term financial health.

Key Responsibilities: Execute procurement and accounts payable processes, manage vendor relationships, and work with school-based operations teams on budget management. Support financial reporting to Duval County Public Schools, collaborate with external accounting partners on data integrity, assist with payroll processes, and develop standard operating procedures.

Skills & Tools: Detail-oriented with strong financial acumen in accounts payable, procurement, and budget management; proficiency with accounting systems and multi-entity reporting required. Excellent organizational and communication skills needed to coordinate across school operations, HR, and finance teams.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 1-3 years of accounting or finance operations experience preferred. Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, multi-entity accounting, and compliance with internal controls is advantageous.

Location: In-Person - Jacksonville, FL

Compensation: $42K–$58K/yr (estimated)

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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.