Accounting Manager

Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Job Description

March 2026

Accounting Team Member

Accounting Manager

General Description:

Under the direction of the Accounting Director, the Accounting Manager is an agency Innovator. Broadly speaking he or she has responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records. This role manages the accounting clerk, enforces accounting policies and internal controls, and ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Innovators are impactful decision makers who are both accountable for performance and who, by and large, oversee their program or sub-program independently. Program and sub-program results directly impact the agency’s ability to achieve its mission. They continually seek ways to enhance processes and systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities…

He or she must:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred
• Strong technology and computer skills (especially Microsoft excel and Quickbooks)
• 5 yrs + progressive accounting experience, including people management (nonprofit accounting beneficial)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Job Conditions…

Position is full-time (40 hours a week) and works Monday through Friday. Office hours are flexible but subject to supervisor approval. Evening and weekend work is required. It is an exempt position. Conditions and benefits are contained in the board approved .

Priorities…

Trinity Habitat expects you to succeed in your actions and outcomes according to…

• Core Values
• Strategic Plan
• Employee Handbook
• Job Description
• Operations Manual
• Job Goals

General Responsibilities…

1. Understand and accept that Trinity Habitat is a Christian Ministry.

2. Strive to adhere to the agency’s Core Values.

3. Use Gung Ho and EOS Traction as our management philosophy and operational guide.

4. Each staff member is accountable for their performance – accurate outputs, meeting deadlines, and achieving goals.

5. Address issues directly instead of letting them build up or gossip about problems.

6. Maintain clean & organized workspaces, worksites, MUTs, and company vehicles.

7. Cross train with fellow staff to ensure a steady flow of business despite absences.

8. Wholly manages an Agency Program or Sub-program.

9. Routine, independent, subjective and impactful is required.

10. In charge of budget adherence.

11. Create and maintain sound fiscal and operational checks/balances to ensure system-wide integrity. Think fraud and theft .

12. Authority to deviate from Operations Manual without prior approval for special circumstances.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Manage and oversee daily accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.

2. Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff; review work for accuracy and completeness

3. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, internal reporting and financial statements

4. Liaison with Development Department to ensure donations and grants are properly
recorded. Reconcile the donor database to financial records.

5. Ensure compliance with GAAP, agency policies, and regulatory requirements

6. Support external audits and grant reporting by providing documentation and explanations

7. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

8. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls

9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, as needed

Misc:

1. And other duties as assigned.

Understanding & Acceptance…

I understand and am comfortable working for Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc dba Trinity Habitat for Humanity, which is a social service, nonprofit Christian ministry. I have read and understand the requirements and responsibilities defined in this job description. In addition, I understand that the position has the potential to be redefined as necessary over the course of my employment. I accept the position of Accounting Manager and commit to perform to the best of my ability.

Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc dba Trinity Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity company. Applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected status.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person