CFSEK Is Hiring an Accounting Manager!

Accounting Manager

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and stewardship of all financial operations. This role manages day-to-day financial workflows—including gift and fund accounting, reporting, and compliance—to ensure donor funds, scholarships, and grants are administered accurately. This is a non-supervisory role serving as the Foundation’s primary financial lead.

Reports To: Executive Director

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS & FUND ACCOUNTING

  • Process all gifts, deposits, accounts payable, and accounts receivable accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and fund balances for all CFSEK and affiliate funds.
  • Perform monthly bank and investment account reconciliations.
  • Monitor and record asset activity reported by CFSEK’s investment partners, including rebalancing activity and fund transfers.
  • Maintain documentation, internal controls, and segregation of duties practices for all financial workflows.

GIFT, SCHOLARSHIP, AND GRANT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  • Process physical and online donor gifts, maintaining documentation of donor directives.
  • Coordinate with donors and financial advisors regarding gift instructions.
  • In partnership with the Program Coordinator, manage the accounting, tracking, and disbursement of all scholarships and grants.

REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE

  • Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board, committees, and affiliates.
  • Generate and distribute quarterly fund statements to fundholders.
  • Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and coordinate the preparation of financial information for annual audit and Form 990.

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Work closely with the Executive Director and Board Treasurer on financial oversight, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Communicate regularly with the Board Treasurer, leadership, staff, and affiliate representatives as needed.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Proven experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and/or financial management; fund accounting experience preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple financial workflows, deadlines, and details simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated trustworthiness and discretion in handling confidential financial and donor information.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data entry, financial tracking, payment processing, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and follow processes through to completion.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and nonprofit fund accounting expertise.
  • Benefits include employee health, dental, and vision insurance, plus annual SEP IRA retirement contribution.
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

How To Apply

Applications, including cover letter and resume, may be submitted online through Indeed, emailed to info@southeastkansas.org, or mailed to the address below.

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas
P.O. Box 1448
Pittsburg, KS 66762