Children's Alliance of Kansas is hiring: Accounting Manager in Topeka

Overview

The Children’s Alliance of Kansas is a nonprofit membership organization that strengthens the systems serving children and families through advocacy, training, and partnership. We work across Kansas and beyond to advance evidenced-informed policy and practice that supports child welfare professionals, caregivers, and most importantly, the children they serve.

The Accounting Manager role is essential to ensuring fiscal accountability, compliance, and long-term sustainability of our mission to drive systems-level change across the state of Kansas. This role will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of our organization while managing critical grant administration processes.

If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to contribute your accounting and grant management skills to a mission-driven, solution-focused nonprofit, this could be the perfect opportunity.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Kansas. The position typically works in a remote format forty hours a week, Monday through Friday. Although primarily remote, this position may be required to travel in Kansas, and work in office occasionally.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Payroll

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Process monthly payroll and ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and expense accounts monthly.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and reports for leadership review.
• Manage benefit plans for employees.
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and reimbursements to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports for grants, contracts, and restricted funds.
• Maintain grant documentation, including agreements, reporting schedules, and supporting records.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure programmatic expenses align with grant budgets.

Budgeting & Oversight

• Assist with annual budgeting process and revisions throughout the year.
• Provide regular budget-to-actual reports to the board of directors, leadership, and program managers.
• Monitor cash flow and support financial forecasting.
• Uphold compliance with nonprofit financial best practices and internal controls.

Audit & Regulatory Support

• Support preparation for annual audit and 990 tax filing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local nonprofit reporting requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial policies and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or nonprofit financial administration.
• Knowledge of grant management, including tracking, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing federal or state grants (e.g., reporting, reimbursement, compliance).
• Prior experience working in a small to mid-sized nonprofit organization.
• Medical and dental insurance options available.
• Monthly healthcare stipend.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay.
• Retirement plan with 3% match.

TO APPLY: Send Cover Letter & Resume to jobs@childally.org