KIPP Texas Public Schools is hiring an Analyst, Strategic Accounting Projects

KIPP Texas Public Schools is hiring an Analyst, Strategic Accounting Projects to play a critical role in driving financial systems improvements and strengthening accounting processes. You will partner with stakeholders across the organization to lead projects that enhance efficiency and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the administrator for Concur Expense and Travel, overseeing configuration, issue resolution, and vendor relationships.
• Design, implement, and manage system rollouts, enhancements, and integrations to align with organizational needs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, training, and resources to support user adoption and compliance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate system performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support accounting operations, including check run reviews, deposit processes, and invoice reconciliation.
• Oversee credit card program controls, including cardholder verification and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure audit readiness by executing financial controls and providing accurate documentation.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Budget Analysts to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely general ledger posting.
• Research and document Finance process flows to identify inefficiencies and gaps.
• Recommend and support the implementation of automation and process improvements.
• Manage and maintain Finance-related content on the organization's intranet.
• Design and deliver finance-related training through Articulate 360.
• Support cross-functional projects focused on systems optimization and financial process improvements.
• Drive strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and HR teams to ensure smooth system integrations and workflows.
• Present process updates, reports, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support or lead special projects as assigned by Finance leadership.
• Act as a subject matter expert for staff navigating finance systems and processes.
• Provide proactive training, mentorship, and support to colleagues across the organization.
• Contribute to Finance communication strategy by ensuring resources are clear and accessible.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of one year of progressive experience in accounting, finance operations, or systems administration.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze and report on financial data.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to create clarity in gray situations.
• Positive and professional demeanor with an exemplary customer service mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong self-initiative and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal ongoing assistance.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, non-routine environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong integrity and deep belief in KIPP’s mission, values, and commitment to students.
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture.
• Continuous learner, team player, and self-starter; values a culture of giving and receiving feedback.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Expertise with financial systems (Concur Expense and Travel, and Sage Intacct preferred).
• Experience managing cross-functional projects or system implementations strongly preferred.

Technical Stack

• Concur Expense and Travel
• Sage Intacct
• Excel
• Articulate 360

Team & Environment

You will partner with Finance, IT, and HR teams and report to Finance leadership. Our culture is mission-driven and team-oriented, with an unwavering commitment to students and a focus on creating communities rooted in academic success and joy.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• The starting salary for this position is $60,000. Placement in the salary range is commensurate upon experience and internal equity.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position located in Houston, Texas and Austin, Texas.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.