KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a network of 280 public charter schools, 15,000 educators and 175,000 students and alumni.  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. As an organization that serves a student population that is over 90% Black, we center and value the experiences and perspectives of students, families, staff of color and the surrounding community. We also work to dismantle white supremacy.

In the 2023-24 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating more than 2,500 students, kindergarten through eleventh grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida: 

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 3nd grade, 6th - 8th grade 

• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade 

• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade 

• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 11th 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 more than 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 where you can also view  all of our job postings.

This position will be based in our regional offices in Jacksonville, FL. The position is face-to-face. This role would ideally start immediately. 

POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for many aspects of the accounting team.  General Accounting consists of Fixed Assets, payroll, debt, adjusting entries, monthly closes, and miscellaneous accounting functions.  Will prepare ad hoc financial reports out of Sage Intacct (accounting system). Further, the individual is expected to improve processes by utilizing technology (Excel, VBA, etc.). The individual will also be assigned technical accounting duties such as technical accounting research, therefore knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to research and understand ASC standards is a must. Additionally, it is important that the Senior Staff Accountant has developed leadership skills and the ability to influence and take the initiative on projects. The role is a full-time role that reports to the Controller on the shared services team and is part of the larger operations team that supports schools. As a member of the shared services team, it is also critical that the Senior Staff Accountant is well-aligned with:

• Our values to champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and rise together
• Our belief that all students will learn and achieve at high levels given the opportunity
• And our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities

This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on season.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily review of Construction, Prepaid, and PP&E Invoices, checking for coding and soundness
• Payroll entries for month end close 
• Prepaid entries for month end close
• Maintain and prepare monthly and annual debt payments
• All bank account reconciliations
• Review and approve adjusting entries
• Develop relationships and have strong customer service skills 
• Perform monthly soft and hard close procedures and schedules
• Support preparation of month and year end PBC schedules
• All other duties as assigned

COMPENSATION

Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience. 

• The starting salary range for this position is:  $57,000 - $59,000
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)*** 
• Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance*** 
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match*** 

***This offering is subject to change. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued

REQUIREMENTS

• KIPP Jacksonville Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators and staff who embody them.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of work experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Ability to understand databases and analyze data
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Sweet
• Strong understanding of Google Sheets and the Google Workspace
• Exceptional analytic, strategic, and problem-solving skills 
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage a variety of tasks. 
• Results-oriented, hands-on team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
• Strategic Mindset, aptitude for conflict, and strong delegation ability as this position will manage a staff accountants
• Passing a background check, as required by law

 Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Audit experience
• Sage Intacct
• Understanding of the State of Florida school-based accounting (Redbook)
• Strong understanding of macros and VBA a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting or a related field 

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 

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Emma at [email protected]. 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 Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.