Senior Accountant

Community Capital Fund; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Paid time off

Professional development allowance

Job summary

A nonprofit community development organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance financial operations and process maturity. This role involves leading monthly closes, improving internal controls, and implementing accounting systems. Candidates should possess 5-7 years of accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks, and a commitment to compliance. The work culture is collaborative, and benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k), and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accountant who enjoys building systems and closing books accurately.
• Experience leading monthly closes and maintaining audit-ready records.
• Commitment to internal controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closes, ensuring accurate journal entries.
• Prepare financial statements and flux analyses for leadership.
• Partner with programs for accurate coding of transactions.

Skills

Accounting systems implementation

Close and reconciliation experience

Strong communication

Proficiency in Excel

Education

5–7 years of progressive accounting experience

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct/Financial Edge NXT

Job description

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.

APPLY

Submit a cover letter and resume to Tracey Wessels at [e-mail]. Please include "Senior Accountant" in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted through Oct. 25, 2025, but we will begin reviewing submissions on a rolling basis. The position may be filled before the deadline, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

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.