Accounting Manager – Jackson, MS

Canopy; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy Children’s Solutions in Mississippi is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the organization’s financial operations and reporting. This role provides supervision for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and collaborates with management on budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Must possess solid analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.
• This position requires good judgment and a high level of initiative and autonomy.
• Excellent communications, good computer skills and strong knowledge of financial software as required.
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle for organizational travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including reviewing balances and preparing adjusting entries.
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Coordinate audits and gather documentation to verify compliance with expenditures, purchases and capital equipment records.
• Monitor monthly expenses of programs and provide results to Director of Accounting.
• Ensure internal controls are designed, implemented and followed; audit workflows for proper authorization.
• Support management with financial reporting, special projects and forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Financial software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children’s Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions.Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• the voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
• The Accounting Manager provides support to management and the overall operations of the programs within the organization.
• Performs advanced accounting functions in the management of the organization’s business affairs. Ensures organization accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
• The Accounting Manager assists management in understanding its business and identifies future opportunities through financial reporting, special projects and forecasting.
• This position will provide direct supervision for Accounts Payable Department and Accounts Receivable Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and solving problems.
• Coordinate along with the Director of Accounting audits and pull together the needed documentation to verify compliance with rules regarding all expenditures, purchases and capital equipment records.
• Responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day activity of accounting functions which includes reviewing account balances, reconciling accounts and the preparation adjusting entries to close the books for monthly reporting in conjunction with the Director of Accounting.
• Assist in the monitoring of monthly expenses of programs, communicating results and identifying opportunities/risks to Director of Accounting.
• Responsible for overseeing accounting procedures, internal controls (implementing, monitoring, enhancing).
• Assures internal control compliance.
• Randomly audits workflow to assure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized.
• Monitors the compliance for Medicaid Billing; coordinating with the Director of Business Performance.
• Supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (3).
• Perform backup function to department accountants to ensure essential jobs are covered during absences.
• Prepare or assist in providing information for periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.
• Responsible for demonstrating sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural/socioeconomic differences in the organization/program service population.
• Works on special projects, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field), and (5) years related experience required. Master’s degree (in related field) preferred.
• Must possess solid analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.
• This position will require good judgment and a high level of initiative and autonomy.
• Must possess excellent communications, good computer skills and a strong knowledge of financial software as required.
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle for organizational travel.

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