Accounting Manager

Become a Part of Something Big!

Our mission at the Keys to Change campus is to create a safe, engaging, holistic community that empowers people to end their homelessness and create positive, long-term changes.

We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas and critical thinking skills will be valued and your contributions will directly influence the lives of those in need.

We are looking for individuals who are ready to be part of something bigger than themselves, who want to challenge the status quo. At Keys to Change, your work will matter, your voice will be heard, and together we will transform lives and strengthen communities.

Keys to Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers an attractive health and benefits package for our employees, including contributing towards monthly premiums for Health, Dental, and 100% to Long- and Short-Term Disability, and Life insurance (employee only), Paid Time Off, 403b, 8 Paid Holidays, and flexible schedule.

The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance and will conduct the day‑to‑day accounting activities of the organization. The Accounting Manager will supervise the Grants & Billing Specialist and the Accounting Associate ensuring team cohesion and the pursuit of excellence. The Accounting Manager will also create systems and processes to ensure a smooth month‑end close abiding by the cost center and funding source chart of accounts.

• Ensure a complete and accurate month‑end close.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Establish firm understanding of the cost center structure and conduct mini audits to ensure proper coding.
• Allocate direct and indirect expenses as appropriate.
• Prepare and post the payroll journal entry.
• Timely amortize all prepaid expenses.
• Prepare material accrual entries.
• Review A/P & A/R (including cost‑reimbursement sources) workflow.
• Prepare for annual independent audit and program audits from funding sources.
• Assist the Director of Finance with required analyses.
• Provide guidance to Grants & Billing Specialist and Accounting Associate in a collaborative manner.
• Interface with Development Team regarding donor restriction and reconciling receipts.

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting with at least 5 years of accounting experience in a non‑profit environment leading a small team.
• Have a firm understanding of GAAP.
• Familiarity with ‘best practices’ in a non‑profit environment funded through cost‑reimbursement.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and Adobe (Acrobat Pro).
• Familiarity with Quick Books Online ideal or any software with multiple segment reporting.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, exercise sound judgment, and be teachable.
• Ability to speak and write professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Face challenges with calm determination.
• A self‑starter requiring minimal supervision while simultaneously collaborating with team members.
• Ability to handle sensitive material, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Execute Job Description With a Customer Service Mindset. Embrace the diversity of coworkers and foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance.

• Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment.