Lead Accountant

  • Child Care Aware of Kansas
  • Tampa, Kansas
  • 09/25/2021
Full time

Job Description

Employment Opportunity: Lead Accountant


The Lead Accountant is responsible for working closely with the accounting team to perform accounting functions for the organization in accordance with GAAP and financial management processes.

For over 30 years, Child Care Aware of Kansas has been working hard to develop programming and build systems that support young children, families, child care providers, and communities. Each team members' workday is different and full of opportunities to contribute to our mission: To provide statewide leadership that builds a diverse, high-quality child care system.

If you want to expand your accounting experience to include multiple federal, state, and private grant opportunities, and non-profit accounting. If you have a strong commitment to accuracy, have a willingness to focus on the details and completeness of processes, and want to contribute to a high-functioning, fast-paced non-profit team - then check out the NEW Lead Accountant position at Child Care Aware of Kansas!


Key responsibilities of the Lead Accountant include:

  • Serves as an expert in accounting, providing analysis, recommendations, and training.
  • General ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
  • Maintaining financial records, with strict attention to detail, offering improvements to internal control.
  • Reconciliation of accounts.
  • Working with the accounting team to develop sound policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and GAAP requirements.

This position is grant funded. As with any position, we actively work to secure continued support.

Educational requirements and experience

A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (major in Accounting or Finance) is required. 1-3 years' experience in a mid-level accounting role is required. Experience using accounting software is also required; experience using QuickBooks is preferred.

Location

Salina, Kansas


Position is full-time. Office hours will be 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.


Benefits include: employer paid health insurance and dental insurance; company matching for SimpleIRA retirement plan; cafeteria plan; and paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

To Apply

Send cover letter, including salary requirements, resume and references to:

Child Care Aware® of Kansas

Human Resources

1508 East Iron

Salina, KS 67401


Or: Fax to -


For more information, please visit our website:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Together, we can do better. Child Care Aware of Kansas is committed to:

  • Creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • Complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
  • Attracting and retaining a diverse staff - we will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.


Child Care Aware of Kansas is a non-profit organization that serves as administrator to the statewide child care resource and referral (CCR&R) network in Kansas. The organization serves all 105 counties by:

  • ensuring that families have access to affordable, high-quality child care across the state - through child care referrals and consumer education;
  • supporting four regional CCR&Rs who work locally to support child care providers, programs and early learning staff - through statewide quality initiatives and professional development events;
  • and being actively involved in both state and national advocacy efforts that work for positive changes that impact Kansas communities.