Senior Accounting Manager

Camp Fire First Texas•Fort Worth, TX

4d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst and Administrator is a key member of the Administration (Accounting) team who provides both financial and administrative support to advance the organization’s mission. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for assisting with essential accounting functions—including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting—while also supporting the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership with board coordination, executive-level administrative tasks, and special projects. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systems, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment. The Analyst and Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations, smooth coordination of board and committee activities, and effective executive support.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, complex formulas, reconciliation schedules, data analysis, and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger accounting, including accruals, amortization, depreciation, payroll accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex balance sheet reconciliations with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and resolving accounting issues in a timely and accurate manner.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to improve processes and implement efficiencies.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with leadership, program staff, auditors, and external partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff.
High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and personnel information.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with accounting and financial management systems, with the ability to learn and optimize organization-specific software platforms.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and professionalism, with a commitment to fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a nonprofit, government, or mission-driven organization with fund accounting responsibilities.
Experience with grant management, government contracts, and restricted funding reporting and compliance.
Understanding of payroll accounting processes, payroll allocations, payroll reconciliations, and payroll-related journal entries.
Prior experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Concur, Trinet, or similar accounting and payroll systems.
Advanced experience with financial reporting, account analysis, and development of Excel-based reconciliation and reporting tools.
Experience supporting annual audits, Form 990 preparation, and auditor requests.
Knowledge of internal controls, accounting best practices, and process improvement methodologies.
Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff and coordinating accounting workflows.
Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and present findings in a clear and organized manner.
Experience with multi-department or multi-program allocations, including payroll and shared cost allocations.
Strong systems aptitude with the ability to streamline accounting functions through automation and technology enhancements.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, amortization, depreciation, and financial reporting activities.
Prepare and review complex balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, payroll liabilities, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and other general ledger accounts.
Prepare and maintain monthly schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, accrued liabilities, and other recurring accounting activities.
Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness; identify and post expense reclassifications, accruals, and correcting journal entries as needed.
Oversee grant accounting functions, including reconciliation of grant expenditures, maintenance of grant tracking schedules, preparation of reimbursable grant billings, and monitoring compliance with grant budgets and restrictions.
Develop and maintain advanced Excel workbooks, reconciliations, allocation schedules, and financial reporting templates to support accounting operations and management reporting.
Manage payroll accounting functions, including reconciliation of payroll reports to the general ledger, employee allocations across programs and grants, payroll accruals, and payroll-related journal entries.
Partner with department leaders to review financial activity, monitor grant spending, and assist with forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis, and expense coding accuracy.
Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, audit workpapers, and other reports for leadership, auditors, grantors, and external stakeholders.
Support the annual audit and Form 990 preparation process by preparing requested schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, enhance reconciliation processes, and increase efficiency through automation and improved use of technology.
Provide guidance and support to accounting staff and serve as a resource for complex accounting questions, reconciliations, and system processes.
Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), grant requirements, internal policies, and applicable financial regulations.
Support the Chief Financial Officer with special projects, financial analysis, budgeting activities, and other strategic accounting initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the finance and accounting operations of the organization.