Accounts Payable Specialist for Education Finance

KIPP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team. This full-time role manages day-to-day AP operations across schools and regional offices, ensuring timely vendor payments, PO processing, and accurate recordkeeping.

You will work with school leaders and staff to uphold internal controls, resolve payment issues, and support audit readiness while reporting to the Finance & Accounting Director.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounts payable processes and vendor payments.
• Ability to review invoices for proper approvals and coding.
• Strong attention to detail and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle for assigned schools and entities.
• Prepare bi-weekly check runs and ACH payment batches.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, and reimbursements for accuracy.
• Maintain vendor files and onboarding documentation (W-9, tax forms).
• Work with Finance leadership to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor payments

Invoicing

Reconciliations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Software Unlimited (SUI)

Job description

KIPP St. Louis is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team. This full-time role manages day-to-day AP operations across schools and regional offices, ensuring timely vendor payments, PO processing, and accurate recordkeeping.

You will work with school leaders and staff to uphold internal controls, resolve payment issues, and support audit readiness while reporting to the Finance & Accounting Director.