Accounting Manager

Attention Home; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Attention Home seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure accurate accounting and reporting. The role partners with leadership, auditors, funders, and vendors to uphold nonprofit financial stewardship.

The incumbent will supervise the Bookkeeper, coordinate payroll, track grants, and support the annual budget process while ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field plus at least three years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial compliance, and nonprofit accounting practices.
• Experience with grant tracking, payroll/HCM systems, budgeting, and financial reporting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial management software.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Mandatory attendance at a 4-day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. training program on the Home's trauma-informed care model within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger oversight.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for leadership, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Support the annual budget process, monitor expenditures, and maintain financial projections.
• Track grants, contracts, and restricted funding to ensure compliance with donor and funding requirements.
• Coordinate audit preparation, maintain financial controls, oversee purchasing and fixed assets, and supervise the Bookkeeper.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Payroll coordination

Grant tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial management software

Job description

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager oversees the financial operations of Children's Attention Home, ensuring accurate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting support, payroll coordination, grant tracking, and compliance with nonprofit financial requirements. This leadership role supervises the Bookkeeper and works closely with organizational leadership, auditors, funders, and vendors to support sound financial stewardship and organizational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger oversight.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for leadership, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Support the annual budget process, monitor expenditures, and maintain financial projections.
• Track grants, contracts, and restricted funding to ensure compliance with donor and funding requirements.
• Coordinate audit preparation, maintain financial controls, oversee purchasing and fixed assets, and supervise the Bookkeeper.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, plus at least three years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial compliance, and nonprofit accounting practices.
• Experience with grant tracking, payroll/HCM systems, budgeting, and financial reporting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial management software.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Mandatory attendance at a 4-day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. training program on the Home's trauma-informed care model within 6 months of hire.

Get to know Children's Attention Home

Founded in 1970 as an emergency shelter for vulnerable youth, Children's Attention Home now provides comprehensive residential care for youth up to age 21. Nationally accredited, the Home's trauma-informed, evidence-based care model ensures youth and families are provided nurturing care and life-changing services. Our team-based environment operates best when we: Consider Others, Anticipate the Need, Raise the Bar and Encourage Growth.

A full job description can be provided to interested and qualified candidates.