Accounting Manager

Keys to Change • Phoenix, AZ

12h

About The Position

Become a Part of Something Big! At Keys to Change, employment means contributing to real solutions that make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring across Maricopa County. Our work is guided by our mission of using the power of collaboration to create solutions to end homelessness. Staff across frontline and operational roles support prevention, intervention, and access to housing, with each position connected to measurable outcomes. We are looking for people who value collaboration, accountability, customer service, and practical problem-solving and who want their work to contribute to lasting change. Keys to Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers an attractive health and benefits package for our employees, including monthly premiums for Health, Dental, Long- and Short-Term Disability, and Life insurance (employee-only), Paid Time Off, 403 (b), 8 Paid Holidays, and a flexible schedule. Summary 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 char t of accounts.

Requirements

• 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 GAA P.
• Familiarity with ‘best practices’ in a non-profit environment funded through cost-reimbursement.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and Adobe (Acrobat Pro)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, exercise sound judgment, and be tea chable.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online is ideal, or any software with multiple segment reporting.

Responsibilities

• 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 indepen dent 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.

Benefits

• attractive health and benefits package for our employees, including monthly premiums for Health, Dental, Long- and Short-Term Disability, and Life insurance (employee-only), Paid Time Off, 403 (b), 8 Paid Holidays, and a flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager