Director of Accounting

Youth Volunteer Corps

Do you long to make a positive impact on the world while using your accounting skills and experience? Are you an organized, highly detailed, spreadsheet-loving self-initiator? Join us at our international headquarters and help us fuel the future of youth service, one spreadsheet at a time!

Location: Kansas City, MO (Hybrid: 2 days in-office / 3 days remote after initial 90 days)

The Vibe: Energetic, mission-driven, and collaborative

The salary: $58,000 - $70,000 and great benefits

Who We Are - At Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC), we believe that youth aren’t just the “leaders of tomorrow” - they are the changemakers of today. Since 1987, we’ve empowered over 300,000 YVC youth volunteers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Uganda to serve their local communities. Through YVC, youth ages 11-18 engage in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service.

The headquarters of our international network of youth development programs is located in a beautifully restored home built in 1874 in the Quality Hill District of downtown Kansas City. Inside, you’ll find energy, enthusiasm, and loyalty to the idea that youth service can change the world. You will join a staff working hard toward a powerful mission while also having a lot of fun!

The Role - As YVC enters a period of exciting growth and strong financial integrity is a must, our Director of Accounting will be the financial heartbeat of YVC. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll manage our $2M budget and ensure our financial integrity is rock-solid as we enter a period of exciting growth! You won’t just crunch numbers. You’ll be a strategic advisor, helping us make a bigger impact.

What We Hope You Bring to YVC

• The Foundation – Have an accounting degree or significant, relevant accounting experience; be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien. If you know nonprofit accounting, grant compliance/restricted funds, Quickbooks Online, and have proficiency with Excel, you’ll hit the ground running. If you have human resources experience (hiring, performance management) that is a bonus because you will enhance the value you bring to YVC!
• The Mindset – You are detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate. You are highly organized and systematic in your approach, ability to juggle multiple priorities. Your analytical and critical thinking skills shine as you do your job. You take ownership – you see a problem, find a solution and follow through. People trust you because you have good judgment.
• The Communication – You can explain finances in a way that makes sense to non-accountants. You’re professional yet approachable, with strong interpersonal skills and a consistently positive attitude.
• The Heart – You’re excited to be a part of our mission. You want your work to mean something!

What You’ll Do

ACCOUNTING

• Prepare annual $2 million organizational budget. Assist with development of program budgets and grant budgets.
• Prepare accurate monthly financials in collaboration with external accounting firm.
• Prepare financial and management reports and variance explanations for the CEO and the Board. Provide financial insights, data analysis, and serve as a financial advisor to the CEO.
• Oversee online payments for summer program participation, monthly invoices/checks (minimal), and credit card payments. Oversee receipt and processing of deposits (minimal).
• Complete a monthly quality review of GL coding, journal entries, and restricted fund releases. Review monthly bank reconciliations completed by accounting firm.
• Monitor income and expenses on an ongoing basis. Prepare actual expense projections.
• Maintain accurate records of restricted funds and ensure grant compliance. Advise accounting firm on appropriate release of restricted funds. Ensure an accurate net asset roll-forward schedule.

PAYROLL & BENEFITS

• Manage YVC compensation through Paycor. Process and submit semi-monthly payroll. Gather and submit quarterly payroll tax paperwork to payroll company. Work with state and federal entities for any withholding tax issues/questions.
• Work with insurance and retirement firms to effectively manage employee benefits. Fund employee retirement and manage employee PTO.

AUDIT

• Oversee annual audit independently. Collaborate with accounting firm and audit team.
• Either independently or with assistance from the accounting firm, prepare deferred revenue schedule, depreciation schedule, PTO annual reconciliation, 941 reconciliation, benefit documentation, and functional expense allocation.
• Ensure GAAP compliance.
• Monitor and ensure strong internal controls are being followed consistently.

990

• Complete the organization’s annual 990 independently or in collaboration with the accounting firm.

SUMMIT

• Support YVCHQ’s annual international conference “Summit” through special projects assigned to each YVCHQ team member based upon role and strengths.

Why You’ll Love it Here

• Flexibility – after a 90-day onboarding, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days of remote work per week.
• Rest & recharge – 3 weeks of PTO to start, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• Security – highly subsidized medical and life insurance, with dental and vision options.
• Retirement – we match 50% of your contributions (up to 6% of your income).
• Culture – we work in a historic home filled with energy, snacks, and people who genuinely care about making the world better.
• YVC’s values: Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Pursue Excellence, Take Ownership, Be Responsive, and Have Fun!

Our Commitment to Diversity - YVC is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thrive on diversity because we know it makes our team stronger and our impact deeper. We actively encourage people of all colors, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We want our leadership to reflect the diverse youth we serve! Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic!

Ready to join us? - Please submit your resume and cover letter with “Director of Accounting” in the subject line. Tell us why you’re a great fit for this role and why you’re excited to work with YVC.

Flexibility – after a 90-day onboarding, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days of remote work per week.

Rest & recharge – 3 weeks of PTO to start, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

Security – highly subsidized medical and life insurance, with dental and vision options.

Retirement – we match 50% of your contributions (up to 6% of your income).

Culture – we work in a historic home filled with energy, snacks, and people who genuinely care about making the world better.

YVC’s values: Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Pursue Excellence, Take Ownership, Be Responsive, and Have Fun!

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