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About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate over 7,738 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and seven in Camden providing a world-class education to over 11,600 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.

Here’s what you need to know
We're looking for a Grant Accountant to provide strong project management and impeccable
accounting skills in efforts of maximizing public grant dollars in our classrooms.
A bit more about you…you have experience managing accounting for large federal grants and with single audits. You have a background in audit and reconciliations. You’re also an analytical ace, value organization and transparency, and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. You must be a team player and possess a growth mindset.

Here’s what you’ll be doing
Reconcile federal grants across our New Jersey regions (Camden and Newark) to our GL system and make sure all compliance and regulatory requirements are met. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct monthly meetings with GL Accountant and Regional Program Manager to resolve reconciling items.
• Ensure compliance of grants with Accounting Standards and internal policies/procedures. Ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the grant/contract agreement, while also ensuring financial activities adhere to deliverable deadlines.
• Review monthly financial results and communicate with appropriate program manager (person responsible for the plan) the financial position of the program. Resolve accounting and reporting issues as necessary.
• Understand specific grant requirements; ensure compliance on contract conditions and ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Manage and coordinate yearly financial audits and state audits as it pertains to the Grant Management component
• Maintain records to ensure individuals that are allocated to federal grants are not overallocated.
• Works with compliance, finance, and accounting team to develop, implement and provide ongoing financial oversight to grants management operations. This will include preparing accurate and timely financial reports including budget to actuals on grants for internal management purposes.

Must Haves (ie. what you need to rock this role)

• Strong understanding of grant accounting
• Strong, team player and possession of customer orientation service. Be incredibly solutions-oriented, always presenting a proposed solution when encountering a roadblock.
• Detail-oriented: Does not let important details become forgotten. Ability to manage several detailed processes with strong management skills and ability to project plan.
• Demonstrated the ability to process and execute in a high-volume task environment.
• Critical-thinking: ability to navigate complex and first-time accounting transactions, review and site authoritative literature.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Coupa
• Abila/Sage MIP General Ledger Experience
• Ability to understand complex processes and identify and execute upon improvements
• Experience with single audits
• Experience with intercompany accounting

In your application please include a detailed cover letter which describes your interest in working in the non-profit sector at KIPP Team & Family/KIPP New Jersey and the value you would bring to this role.

Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, an optional subsidized wireless plan through Verizon, a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City area.

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