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posted: 02/10/2026

Categories: Accounting, Financial

Accounting and Operations Manager

Organization: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Location: Effingham, IL
Position Type: Full-time, in-person
Reports to: CEO

About Us
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is a growing community foundation dedicated to improving quality of life in our region. We work with donors, nonprofits, and community partners to steward charitable funds and make impactful local grants.

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to serve as our in-house finance and operations lead. This role oversees all core accounting functions along with select HR and IT administration that support a small, growing organization.

This position offers autonomy, flexibility, and strong work-life balance compared to many traditional corporate accounting or tax roles.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all journal entries
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and perform bank and investment reconciliations
• Coordinate with external accounting and payroll
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and the Board
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and investment tracking

Fund & Grant Accounting

• Track donor-restricted and board-designated funds
• Record and monitor grants, distributions, and related documentation
• Ensure proper classification and use of restricted funds

Compliance & Audit

• Maintain internal controls and financial policies
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual audit/review
• Support Form 990 and other filings with the external CPA firm
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards

HR Administration

• Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and related vendors
• Support onboarding/offboarding and maintain personnel records
• Help maintain employee policies and serve as a point of contact for routine HR questions

IT & Operations Support

• Act as internal coordinator for technology, working with outside IT vendors
• Manage user accounts, software access, and system documentation
• Help improve financial and operational systems as the organization grows
• Serve as liaison with key external partners (auditors, accountants, benefits and IT providers)

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit experience preferred)
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic internal controls
• Experience with accounting software
• Highly organized, discreet, and comfortable working independently

Preferred

• Nonprofit or fund accounting experience
• Experience with grants, audits, and Form 990 support
• Payroll and benefits administration experience
• CPA or CPA-track a plus

Work Environment & Benefits

• Supportive, mission-driven culture
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding foundation
• Meaningful work with direct community impact
• Competitive salary and benefits

Why This Role Is Different
Ideal for a highly organized, detail-focused professional with strong business acumen, this role offers the opportunity to apply your financial and operational skills in service of your community. Your work will help ensure resources are managed responsibly and directed where they matter most.

Benefits:
Health, vision, dental, life, disability insurance; paid time off; retirement plan.

Apply/Details:
Full description and application link available on Indeed; https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3051b38d1ba371de&from=shareddesktop_email