Strategic Accounting & Grants Lead

cairo; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days

Sick leave 40 hrs

Holidays 16

Medical & Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match 3%

Job summary

CAIRO is seeking an Accounting and Finance Lead to manage day-to-day accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, budgeting support, and internal controls. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will guide staff, ensure deadlines, and maintain GAAP compliance while coordinating with the Controller.

The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, in the St. Cloud office. Salary range is $64,000–$72,000, with strong benefits including health, dental, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience, including lead or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Experience in nonprofit or grant-funded environment.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full monthly accounting cycle, including transaction clearing, reconciliations, and month-end close support.
• Clear and reconcile all bank accounts, deposits, donations, credit card activity, and funds received.
• Identify and process transactions requiring allocation or splits across programs, grants, or funding sources.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules, including prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, restricted funds, net assets, and gift cards.
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports, including budget-to-actual analyses.
• Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, credit card reviews, and reconciliations.
• Prepare, send, and reconcile monthly and quarterly invoices for grants and contracts.
• Track grant and contract expenses monthly to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Develop SOPs and train staff in budgeting, invoicing, requisitions, and financial expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Leadership

Training & onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

QuickBooks

Job description

CAIRO is seeking an Accounting and Finance Lead to manage day-to-day accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, budgeting support, and internal controls. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will guide staff, ensure deadlines, and maintain GAAP compliance while coordinating with the Controller.

The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, in the St. Cloud office. Salary range is $64,000–$72,000, with strong benefits including health, dental, and retirement matching.