Accounting Manager

Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Full Time • $61,594–$63,134 / year

Posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Position SummaryThe Accounting Manager plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by ensuring strong financial stewardship, compliance, and transparency. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations with a particular focus on federal grant management, fund accounting, and regulatory compliance.
Serving as a collaborative partner to program, grants, and leadership teams, the Accounting Manager approaches financial management in a way that is community-centered, supportive, and grounded in integrity. The role balances technical accounting expertise with compassion, partnership, and a commitment to exceptional quality in service of the people and communities we serve.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Financial Stewardship:
- Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
- Ensure financial records reflect integrity, accountability, and transparency.
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
- Review journal entries and reconciliations with a focus on exceptional quality.
Federal Grants & Compliance:
- Oversee federal and pass-through grant accounting in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
- Monitor budgets, allowable costs, and cost allocations.
- Prepare and review grant financial reports and drawdowns.
- Collaborate as a trusted partner with Program and Grants teams.
Financial Reporting & Audits:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Lead preparation for the annual audit, Single Audit, and financial monitoring reviews from funding sources.
- Serve as primary contact with auditors.
- Assist with Form 990 preparation. Ad hoc reports as requested.
Supervision & Collaboration:
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
- Develop goals, and ongoing training for accounting staff.
- Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
- Promote teamwork across departments.
Systems & Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure effective use of financial systems.
- Identify process improvements and innovate with purpose.
- Assist with implementation of new standards or systems.

Working Conditions

Conduct work in a moderate-paced office environment with frequent interruptions.
Possess strength and stamina to be able to remain in a seated position for up to 90 minutes at a time throughout the workday with a minimum of fatigue and discomfort.
Possess visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer for at least part of each day with a minimum of fatigue and discomfort.
Digital finger strength to handle moderate to heavy typing.
Upper body strength to lift and carry file boxes weighing 30 pounds for a distance of 30 feet.
Lower body strength to stand and walk throughout the workday.
Environmental demands include an air-conditioned building with fluorescent lighting and exposure to computer monitors.
Must be able to travel, if necessary, to Head Start centers and/or trainings as required.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience.
Federal grant compliance experience.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
Supervisory experience.
Advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications Preferred:

CPA or CPA-eligible.
Single Audit experience.
Sage Intacct experience.
Collaborates as partners.
Acts with integrity.
Community-centered and compassionate.
Pursues exceptional quality.
Innovative and mission-driven.

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