Analyst, Strategic Accounting Projects

Company Description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since
2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will
succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. 

If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you! KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

KIPP Texas is seeking an Analyst who will play a critical role in driving financial systems improvements, supporting organizational compliance, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance accounting processes. This role will focus on leading projects that improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and strengthen financial controls across the organization. The Analyst will serve as the administrator for Concur Expense and Travel, provide process documentation and training, and support accounting operations to ensure accuracy and audit readiness. They will also manage content updates for KIPP’s intranet (The Net), develop finance-related training using Articulate 360 that are shared organization-wide, and support leadership by coordinating or leading ad-hoc projects as assigned. In addition, the Analyst will be expected to research process flows, identify opportunities for increased efficiency, and recommend or implement automation solutions that strengthen Finance operations. This role is ideal for someone who wants broad exposure and accelerated development within Finance.

Based in Houston or Austin, Texas, this role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring at least three days in the office. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial systems, project management, and stakeholder engagement, and a proven ability to translate organizational needs into effective processes and solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems Administration & Optimization

• 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.

Accounting Process & Controls

• Support accounting operations, including check run reviews, deposit processes, and invoice reconciliation.

• Oversee credit card program controls, including cardholder verification, account changes, 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.

Process Research & Automation

• Research and document Finance process flows to identify inefficiencies and gaps.

• Recommend and support the implementation of automation and process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Organizational Communication & Training

• Manage and maintain Finance-related content on The Net, ensuring resources are accurate, accessible, and up to date.

• Design and deliver finance-related training through Articulate 360, providing organization-wide learning tools that support compliance and operational excellence.

Project Leadership & Collaboration

• 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