Accounting Manager (Full-time with Benefits)

By The Hand Club For Kids•Chicago, IL

21h•$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian, after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child – mind, body and soul. Located in Chicago’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture of By The Hand is Christ-centered, people-focused and results oriented. While loving and nurturing, By The Hand has a strong results-orientation, a very structured program and a growth mindset that believes with hard work we can all continue to learn and grow. Joining By The Hand’s incredible mission as an abundant life builder means jumping right into the work of healing and hope on behalf of our extraordinary children. You’ll have the opportunity of a lifetime to impact the trajectory of generations of stories; helping students soar to success in their academic performance, practice personal accountability and, even more importantly, grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Jesus. By The Hand is a not-for-profit, religious organization. Individuals employed at By The Hand are working in ministerial roles and perform all or some of the following responsibilities: sharing the Gospel, teaching chapel, leading Bible studies, discipling students, and modeling behavior that is consistent with Christ’s teaching. Rate of Pay: $85,000 per year Overview of Position The Accounting Manager will enjoy a hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work from home and will be the primary point of contact with the external accounting firm. The ideal candidate for this role will have a good understanding of non-profit fund accounting, leadership experience, be inquisitive, tech-savvy, collaborative, have a process improvement mindset, and a positive can-do attitude. Success in this position includes identifying issues, and also suggesting and executing solutions to resolve them. This position reports directly to the CFO.

Requirements

This position requires a Christ-like servant leader who has a sense of calling and models Biblical principles.
Passion and commitment to urban student transformation, confidence to lead in a challenging situation, and belief that all children can learn.
Outstanding analytical problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action, impact, and influence.
Demonstrated accountability for results and understanding of the financial impact of decisions.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask well.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Effective time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Project management skills and highly organized.
Attentive to details.
Able to maintain excellent constituent relationships.
Deadline-driven team player.
Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
Highly personable and persuasive.
B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance with solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and reporting standards.
Five or more years of relevant accounting, processing, and reporting experience.
Must have a valid driver's license, available transportation and their own auto insurance to travel around the city.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Bill.com , and ADP Workforce Now.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Suite tools.
Ability to utilize database software, research programs, MS Office Suite and Drive, and all social media platforms.
Past experience working with or volunteering with a Christ-centered, youth- serving organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the month-end and year-end close processes with the outsourced accounting firm, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Cash management, including review and payment of invoices via Bill.com , wires, and review of weekly cash analysis.
Timely analysis and review of monthly financials, with an understanding of month-over-month expense trends, identifying potential problems, defining and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborate with the Human Resources team and payroll accountant to properly record bi-weekly payroll/benefit adjustments and entries.
Assist leaders in identifying, projecting and addressing monthly budget variances.
Monitor fixed assets/depreciation entries, and assist with ensuring adequate insurance coverage.
Work with Fund Development and the external accounting firm to review and reconcile donations from CRM to Intacct.
Work with the external accounting firm to maintain general ledger structure via Sage Intacct software, including departmental hierarchies, GL account and reporting structure, and any system modifications as needed.
Assist budget owners and external accounting firm with annual budget process, year-end financial statement audit, grant audits, Form 990 preparation, banking projects and any other external auditor requests.
Drive and implement process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Ad-hoc reporting.
Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Performs in a way that is consistent with the vision, mission, and culture of By The Hand and commits to excellence in every aspect of the overall operation.
Models cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in day-to-day behavior.
Follows all policies as outlined in the operational guide, including maintaining brand standards and ensuring 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy.
Participates in employee growth plans, including quarterly conversations and annual review meetings.
Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospel with anyone who inquires.
Works with staff and members of the EOS Leadership Team to monitor and enforce policies and procedures to further BTH’s religious purpose and freedom.
Leads a team devotional on a regular basis and participates in weekly team prayer.
Shows by example, the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.
Agrees with the By The Hand Club Doctrinal Statement and adheres to the Employee Biblical Standards of Living.
Has a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a lifestyle that demonstrates the Word of God, and is in regular fellowship with other members in a Bible-believing church.