Manager, Staff Accountant

KIPP NYC is a nonprofit public charter school network serving students and families across New York City. The Manager, Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, monthly and year-end close activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit preparation, and the integrity of financial records.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and post recurring and routine journal entries, ensuring transactions are accurately classified and supported by appropriate documentation
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and recorded on time
• Maintain assigned general ledger accounts, which may include cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts
• Review account activity and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions, escalating complex issues as appropriate
• Support the continuous improvement of close processes, accounting procedures, and financial workflows
• Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in partnership with Finance colleagues and other stakeholders
• Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations
• Help strengthen reconciliation schedules and processes as accounting needs and organizational complexity evolve
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and data integrity across accounting systems and financial records
• Run and review standard financial reports from KIPP NYC's accounting systems to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Assist with investigating account variances and provide supporting analysis for Finance leadership

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong foundational knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, and core accounting principles
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting month-end or year-end close processes
• Experience with an accounting or ERP system such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or a comparable platform
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets and financial reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborative and customer-service-oriented approach with the ability to build productive working relationships across teams
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months.
• Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
• 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years
• Annual professional development funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid schedule