Accounting Manager / Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

Achievement Centers for Children

Westlake, Ohio

Target Compensation: $73,600-$92,000

Department: Finance & Operations

Reports To: Controller

Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Achievement Centers for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. Through education, therapy, recreation, and family support programs, we serve individuals across Northeast Ohio with a commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled accounting professional who can operate at either a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager level, depending on experience. This role is responsible for supporting and potentially leading key accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger management, audit support, and financial planning activities.

This is a high impact role with visibility to senior leadership, offering the opportunity to contribute to financial strategy, process improvement, and organizational growth.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting & Close Process

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

Lead or support the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis against budget

Maintain and review general ledger accounts and reconciliations

Accounting Operations

Oversee or support daily accounting operations including journal entries and account maintenance

Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy

Support or lead cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities

Assist in development of the annual budget

Partner with Finance leadership on financial analysis and strategic initiatives

Audit & Leadership Support

Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits

Serve as a key point of contact during audit processes

For manager level candidates, provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

5 years of progressive accounting experience

Experience with Sage accounting software preferred

Preferred Qualifications (for Manager Level Consideration)

7 years of accounting experience

Prior experience leading or supervising accounting functions or staff

Strong experience with financial reporting, audits, and process improvement

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with accounting systems (Sage preferred)

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us

At Achievement Centers for Children, you will be part of a mission driven organization making a meaningful impact every day. This role offers the opportunity to grow within the organization while contributing to strategic financial operations and decision making.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Achievement Centers for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.