Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Loves Park, IL seeks a senior nonprofit controller to lead day-to-day accounting, oversee closes, ensure GAAP, and manage external audits using Dynamics 365 and Jet Reports.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years nonprofit accounting, CPA preferred, strong leadership to coach staff, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement with executive collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required
• Strong nonprofit and fund accounting experience required
• Experience preparing audited financial statements
• Experience working directly with external auditors
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• CPA strongly preferred
• Nonprofit accounting experience demonstrating technical expertise
• Supervisory experience preferred
• ERP system experience preferred
• Experience with Jet Reports or similar reporting tools preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Technical accounting expertise
• Sound judgment and integrity
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative, servant-hearted leadership style
• Willingness to live near Loves Park or relocate

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations of the ministry
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and financial records
• Oversee cash management, interfund activity, and financial transactions
• Supervise accounts payable, contributions processing, and other accounting functions
• Prepare accurate monthly and annual GAAP financial statements
• Develop financial reports and supporting schedules for executive leadership and the Board
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic financial forecasts
• Produce financial analyses supporting organizational decision-making
• Coordinate preparation for the annual external audit
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and financial policies
• Partner with the VP of Administration & Finance on ECFA reporting
• Maintain and optimize Dynamics 365 Business Central and related systems
• Use Jet Reports and Excel to improve reporting and analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Assist in documenting accounting procedures
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Cross-train team members for continuity
• Serve as trusted technical accounting resource

Skills

Accounting Operations

Financial Reporting

Journal Entry Review

Account Reconciliation

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Audit Preparation

Technical Accounting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Jet Reports

Excel

Job description

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations of the ministry
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and financial records
• Oversee cash management, interfund activity, and financial transactions
• Supervise accounts payable, contributions processing, and other accounting functions
• Prepare accurate monthly and annual GAAP financial statements
• Develop financial reports and supporting schedules for executive leadership and the Board
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic financial forecasts
• Produce financial analyses supporting organizational decision-making
• Coordinate preparation for the annual external audit
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and financial policies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational financial policies
• Partner with the Vice President of Administration & Finance on ECFA financial reporting and stewardship requirements
• Maintain and optimize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related accounting systems
• Use Jet Reports and Excel to improve financial reporting and analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, documentation, and internal controls
• Assist in documenting accounting procedures
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Cross-train team members to ensure operational continuity
• Serve as a trusted technical accounting resource for the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Strong nonprofit and fund accounting experience required
• Experience preparing audited financial statements
• Experience working directly with external auditors
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• CPA strongly preferred
• Significant nonprofit accounting experience demonstrating equivalent technical accounting expertise
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system preferred
• Experience with Jet Reports or similar reporting tools preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Technical accounting expertise
• Sound judgment and integrity
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative, servant-hearted leadership style
• Ability to balance accuracy with responsiveness
• Personal faith in Jesus Christ
• Lifestyle consistent with biblical Christian values
• Agreement with SGA's Statement of Faith and Perspective on the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
• Participation in the spiritual life of the ministry, including staff prayer and chapel
• Must be willing to live near Loves Park (Rockford), Illinois, or relocate, per application question

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on leadership, team development, and process improvement. Proficient in managing accounting operations, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with executive leadership and external auditors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Nonprofit Accounting Experience
• GAAP Compliance
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Financial Statement Preparation
• CPA Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounting Operations
• Financial Reporting
• Journal Entry Review
• Account Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Audit Preparation
• Technical Accounting Expertise
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills

• Analytical Abilities
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Collaborative Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Nonprofit Accounting Standards
• Financial Policies
• External Audit
• ECFA Financial Reporting
• Contributions Processing

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Jet Reports
• Excel