Senior Accountant

Ccfkansascity; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Summer hours

Hybrid work

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Community Capital Fund in Kansas City, MO seeks a Senior Accountant to lead monthly closes, improve internal controls, and drive a transition from QuickBooks to a new accounting system (e.g., Sage Intacct/Financial Edge NXT). The role includes grant tracking, fund reporting, and a focus on audit-ready records in a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7+ years in nonprofit accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience implementing accounting systems, with advanced Excel and

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience.
• Demonstrated success leading monthly close and maintaining audit ready records.
• Hands on experience implementing or significantly improving accounting systems; proficiency with QuickBooks and one or more modern platforms (e.g., Intacct/Financial Edge NXT or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel; strong documentation habits; commitment to internal controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, including posting and reviewing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, depreciation/amortization, and allocations.
• Own balance-sheet and bank/credit card reconciliations; investigate variances; maintain supporting schedules (fixed assets, prepaids, accruals).
• Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition and maintain a clean general ledger consistent with US GAAP and nonprofit reporting conventions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (Statement of Activities, Financial Position, Cash Flows) and flux/variance analyses for leadership.
• Lead the evaluation of new accounting systems (requirements, demos, references), partnering with leadership to select a platform that supports fund accounting, grant tracking, multi-entity/project reporting, and integrations (AP automation, expense management, timekeeping).
• Own the implementation plan: chart of accounts redesign, dimensions (projects/funds), data migration, control configuration, reporting builds, UAT, go-live, and staff training.
• Maintain and optimize the financial systems stack post-go-live (e.g., Intacct/Financial Edge NXT with Expensify/BILL), including integrations and recurring entries automation.
• Partner with programs to code transactions to the correct funds/projects; produce grant budget-to-actuals, pooled fund reporting, and support invoicing and grantor reporting requirements.
• Monitor compliance with donor-restricted net assets and prepare schedules supporting releases from restriction and grant closeouts.
• Oversee AP/AR coding, payment runs, cash receipts processing, and bank reconciliations; ensure timely posting and proper documentation.
• Review payroll entries, allocations, and filings and coordinate with providers; maintain accurate prepaid/deferral schedules.
• Manage and mentor the bookkeeper, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness; establish checklists and calendars for weekly/monthly tasks.
• Prepare management dashboards and tailored reports that non-finance stakeholders can readily understand; present findings and recommendations.
• Serve as a collaborative, service-oriented resource to staff, leadership, sponsored projects, and external partners.

Skills

Monthly close

Reconciliation

GAAP

Accounting systems

QuickBooks

Intacct/Financial Edge NXT

Excel

Documentation

Internal controls

CPA or MBA a plus

Education

CPA or MBA

Tools

Intacct/Financial Edge NXT

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Kansas City, MO
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Since 2012, the Community Capital Fund (CCF) has invested in innovative and measurable community development that strengthens the financial, human, and social capital of under-resourced neighborhoods in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. CCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with grassroots leaders and community-rooted organizations by offering funding (direct grant programs and intermediary funding programs), fiscal sponsorship, and capacity-building support. CCF is in a period of rapid growth as we expand our reach, increase capital access, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant role is a key addition to CCF’s finance leadership with a focus on day-to-day accounting excellence and process maturity. This role will lead the monthly close, improve internal controls, have management responsibilities, and drive CCF’s transition from QuickBooks to a new accounting system (e.g., Sage Intacct/Financial Edge NXT or similar), including evaluation, migration, configuration, and training. The Senior Accountant will set the backbone for reliable financials and audit ready records while collaborating closely with leadership and programs. These responsibilities align with typical Senior Accountant scopes in nonprofits and industry, including owning close cycles, reconciliations, audit support, and financial systems implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations & Monthly Close

Lead timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, including posting and reviewing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, depreciation/amortization, and allocations.

Own balance-sheet and bank/credit card reconciliations; investigate variances; maintain supporting schedules (fixed assets, prepaids, accruals).

Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition and maintain a clean general ledger consistent with US GAAP and nonprofit reporting conventions.

Prepare monthly financial statements (Statement of Activities, Financial Position, Cash Flows) and flux/variance analyses for leadership.

Lead the evaluation of new accounting systems (requirements, demos, references), partnering with leadership to select a platform that supports fund accounting, grant tracking, multi-entity/project reporting, and integrations (AP automation, expense management, timekeeping).

Own the implementation plan: chart of accounts redesign, dimensions (projects/funds), data migration, control configuration, reporting builds, UAT, go-live, and staff training.

Maintain and optimize the financial systems stack post-go-live (e.g., Intacct/Financial Edge NXT with Expensify/BILL), including integrations and recurring entries automation.

Grant/Fund & Fiscal Sponsorship Support

Partner with programs to code transactions to the correct funds/projects; produce grant budget-to-actuals, pooled fund reporting, and support invoicing and grantor reporting requirements.

Monitor compliance with donor-restricted net assets and prepare schedules supporting releases from restriction and grant closeouts.

Oversee AP/AR coding, payment runs, cash receipts processing, and bank reconciliations; ensure timely posting and proper documentation.

Review payroll entries, allocations, and filings and coordinate with providers; maintain accurate prepaid/deferral schedules.

Manage and mentor the bookkeeper, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness; establish checklists and calendars for weekly/monthly tasks.

Reporting & Partnership

Prepare management dashboards and tailored reports that non-finance stakeholders can readily understand; present findings and recommendations.

Serve as a collaborative, service-oriented resource to staff, leadership, sponsored projects, and external partners.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Hands on accountant who enjoys building systems and closing the books with accuracy and speed.

Process oriented, detail driven, and comfortable leading technology changes while training others.

Strong communicator able to translate accounting into mission aligned insights.

QUALIFICATIONS

5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience (nonprofit experience strongly preferred). Typical senior accountant roles require deep close/reconciliation experience and GAAP knowledge.

Demonstrated success leading monthly close and maintaining audit ready records.

Hands on experience implementing or significantly improving accounting systems; proficiency with QuickBooks and one or more modern platforms (e.g., Intacct/Financial Edge NXT or equivalent).

Advanced Excel; strong documentation habits; commitment to internal controls and compliance.

CPA or MBA a plus but not required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & WORK CULTURE

CCF is committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance (with full coverage for employees and partial coverage for families), a 401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer contributions, paid time off, summer hours, and a flexible hybrid work environment. We also provide each employee with an annual professional development allowance of $1,000 to support ongoing learning and growth. Our workplace culture values collaboration, transparency, and work-life balance.

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 25, 2026, but we will begin reviewing submissions on a rolling basis. The position may be filled before the deadline.

Community Capital Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.