Job Details: Job Location: Central Office - Oklahoma City, OK, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $61000.00 - $62000.00Salary/year, Position Summary

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by ensuring strong financial stewardship, compliance, and transparency. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations with a particular focus on federal grant management, fund accounting, and regulatory compliance.

Serving as a collaborative partner to program, grants, and leadership teams, the Accounting Manager approaches financial management in a way that is community-centered, supportive, and grounded in integrity. The role balances technical accounting expertise with compassion, partnership, and a commitment to exceptional quality in service of the people and communities we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Stewardship - Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close. Ensure financial records reflect integrity, accountability, and transparency. Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets. Review journal entries and reconciliations with a focus on exceptional quality.

Federal Grants & Compliance - Oversee federal and pass-through grant accounting in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Monitor budgets, allowable costs, and cost allocations. Prepare and review grant financial reports and drawdowns. Collaborate as a trusted partner with Program and Grants teams.

Financial Reporting & Audits - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Lead preparation for the annual audit, Single Audit, and financial monitoring reviews from funding sources. Serve as primary contact with auditors. Assist with Form 990 preparation. Ad hoc reports as requested.

Supervision & Collaboration - Supervise and mentor accounting staff. Develop goals, and ongoing training for accounting staff. Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Promote teamwork across departments.

Systems & Continuous Improvement - Ensure effective use of financial systems. Identify process improvements and innovate with purpose. Assist with implementation of new standards or systems

Working Conditions

Conduct work in a moderate-paced office environment with frequent interruptions. Possess strength and stamina to be able to remain in a seated position for up to 90 minutes at a time throughout the workday with a minimum of fatigue and discomfort. Possess visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer for at least part of each day with a minimum of fatigue and discomfort. Digital finger strength to handle moderate to heavy typing. Upper body strength to lift and carry file boxes weighing 30 pounds for a distance of 30 feet. Lower body strength to stand and walk throughout the workday. Environmental demands include an air-conditioned building with fluorescent lighting and exposure to computer monitors. Must be able to travel, if necessary, to Head Start centers and/or trainings as required.

Qualifications: Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience

Federal grant compliance experience

Thorough knowledge of GAAP

Supervisory experience

Advanced Excel skills

Qualifications Preferred

CPA or CPA-eligible

Single Audit experience

Sage Intacct experience

Collaborates as partners

Acts with integrity

Community-centered and compassionate

Pursues exceptional quality

Innovative and mission-driven

Supervision

Reports to: Director of Finance

Supervisors: None assigned

Coordinates with: Fiscal personnel

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Accounting Manager

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