Staff Accountant

Description

Futures First is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, preparing audit documentation, and managing grant and fund accounting for a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in general ledger accounting, audit preparation, and SAGE accounting software, along with the ability to manage both transactional and higher-level accounting responsibilities.

If you’re looking for a meaningful accounting role where your work directly supports children, families, and community impact, this is an excellent opportunity.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) with an annual salary range of $60,000–$68,000.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching up to 2%
• Yearly 5% employer retirement contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Rolling Paid Holidays (Instead of a fixed holiday schedule, employees may observe holidays that reflect their personal, cultural, or religious beliefs.)
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid Model)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial data
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations
• Support month-end close and produce timely financial statements
• Analyze variances and prepare supporting schedules
• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and workpapers
• Serve as a primary internal contact during external audits
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records
• Manage grant budgets, reporting, and compliance
• Track grant expenditures and communicate financial updates to Program Directors
• File grant reports with federal, state, and local agencies
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Process invoices, vendor payments, and credit memos
• Reconcile AP, AR, payroll, and cash disbursement accounts
• Support billing, payment application, and AR collections
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end tasks
• Use SAGE accounting software for daily operations
• Develop spreadsheet reports and financial analysis tools
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Strong audit preparation or audit support experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of professional accounting experience
• Experience with SAGE accounting software
• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of working at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Join Our Team

If you’re a detail-driven accounting professional who wants your work to support strong programs and meaningful community impact, we’d love to meet you. As part of our Finance team, your expertise will help ensure the financial strength and stability that allows our organization to serve children and families every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Futures First is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Nicole Benoit at hrdept@futuresfirstkc.org.

Salary : $60,000 - $68,000