Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The founding Accounts Payable Manager will oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations and support network and school-based operations teams in the purchasing process and payables process. The Accounts Payable Manager will review, monitor, report, and advise on accounts payable activity and Central Office and schools’ purchasing activity in support of meeting internal goals and deadlines and adhering to KIPP NC’s fiscal policies and procedures. They will play a key role in recognizing areas where purchasing and accounts payable processes could be more effective and efficient, and they will work with Finance Team colleagues to design and execute initiatives to address these needs. The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function, and will ensure all check requests, reimbursements, vendor invoices, wires, ACHs, and cash receipts are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews purchasing and accounts payable documentation for accuracy and adherence to internal guidelines and fiscal policies and procedures
• Coordinates the setup and updating of vendors in the financial system
• Tracks and verifies that monthly, recurring expenses are posted timely
• Manages month-end close of accounts payable transactions
• Manages customer-vendor relations and inquiries; provides timely responses; supports with internal and external inquiries
• Collaborates with Finance Team and Central Office colleagues, school-based staff, and vendors on resolving outstanding invoices and account balances; assists with reconciliation of invoices and payments
• Reviews account activity for accuracy; reclassifies expenses to appropriate accounts and ensures transactions are posted following appropriate accounting standards and practices
• Develops practices and implements systems that improve the overall efficiency of the accounts payable function
• Establishes performance objectives and priorities for accounts payable staff; meets with staff regularly to prioritize tasks, identify problems, and resolve workload issues
• Ensure that annual IRS form 1099s are prepared and submitted timely
• Assists with annual audits
• Maintains an orderly accounting filing system

Qualifications

KIPP NC’s Accounts Payable Manager candidates will have the following:

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students
• An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
• A strong desire to collaborate with school leaders and Central Office teammates in service to a new KIPP region growing out of two exceptionally strong ones
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of accounting experience; non-profit accounting experience preferred
• Considerable knowledge of accounts payable policies, procedures, and best practices
• An entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated success in building a program, department or organization
• Ability to interact with a broad range of stakeholders with different interests and needs
• Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities; experience working within predominantly Black, Brown, and/or low-income communities
• Understanding and willingness to work in both rural and urban communities, including exhibiting resourcefulness and willingness to travel up to five hours within North Carolina multiple days per week based on need
• Must live in North Carolina

Additional Information

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.  A competitive benefits package is offered. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.