What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nonprofit Finance & Accounting Specialist position at Neighborhood Centers?
Do you enjoy bringing clarity to numbers, building strong financial systems, and supporting work that makes a real difference in the community? If so, we'd love to meet you.
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County is seeking a Nonprofit Finance & Accounting Specialist to play a key role in supporting the financial health and daily operations of our growing organization. For more than 50 years, Neighborhood Centers has worked alongside children, families, and neighbors through programs focused on Early Childhood, Youth Development, Family Support, and Community Engagement. As we continue to expand our impact, we are investing in the people and systems that help our mission thrive.
Position Details
- Full-Time | 40 hours/week
- Salary: $50,000-$62,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
- Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
About the Role
This is a hands-on accounting position with meaningful responsibility and opportunities to make an impact. The Finance & Accounting Specialist manages day-to-day accounting operations and helps ensure that financial activities are accurate, organized, compliant, and audit-ready.
Working closely with leadership, staff, grant partners, vendors, and external financial professionals, you'll be responsible for supporting:
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Bank and account reconciliations
- General ledger maintenance and journal entries
- Payroll accounting support
- Grant accounting, billing, and reporting
- Monthly financial close processes
- Financial reporting and budget support
- Audit preparation and year-end activities
- Internal controls and process improvement initiatives
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of financial processes, solving problems, improving systems, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional who is organized, dependable, and committed to financial stewardship.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Three or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
- Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with others
Preferred Qualifications
- Nonprofit accounting experience
- Grant accounting and reporting experience
- Experience with restricted funds and government funding requirements
- Audit support experience
- Payroll accounting experience
- Experience with monthly and year-end close processes
Why Join Neighborhood Centers?
At Neighborhood Centers, your work supports programs that strengthen families, expand opportunities for children and youth, and build stronger communities. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and service to others.
If you're looking for a position where your accounting expertise can help advance a meaningful mission while growing your professional impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build stronger communities through sound financial stewardship and service.
Join us if you’re passionate about leveraging your finance expertise to advance meaningful causes! We value energetic professionals who thrive on precision, transparency, and continuous improvement—ready to make an impact through their work every day.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $62,000