Accounts Payable Lead

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

What We Believe

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

The Opportunity

• Reports to the Senior Accounting Manager
• Maintains accurate financial data in the Accounts Payable (AP) system
• Reviews invoices to ensure accurate general ledger coding
• Ensures timely completion of month-end and year-end closing processes
• Investigates and resolves issues related to the prompt and accurate processing of payments
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and provides recommendations to management
• Collaborates with the Fiscal Compliance and Development teams to ensure correct application of grants to invoices
• Researches invoice discrepancies and follows up with vendors to resolve issues promptly
• Processes check payments for the weekly check run
• Processes rush check requests
• Contacts payees with outstanding checks and reissues stale-dated checks as needed
• Delivers excellent customer service to all KIPP SoCal employees and maintains strong relationships with vendors by promptly responding to inquiries and information requests
• Assists with the annual year-end audit process, including preparation of schedules related to the AP aging report
• Performs other ad hoc projects as assigned

The Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting
• 3 + years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; advanced proficiency preferred
• Highly detail-oriented and results-driven
• Experience with charter schools and non-profts preferred
• Strong ability and willingness to conduct independent research and learn new concepts
• Familiarity with standard accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Relies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Works effectively under general supervision, with a high degree of creativity and autonomy
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and tasks efficiently
• Unquestioned commitment to KIPP SoCal’s mission and values

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $67,000-$75,000
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
• Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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