About Lutheran Child and Family Services: Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky, Inc. (LCFS) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 social service organization founded in 1883 that offers both residential and community-based services to families and children.

The LCFS mission, “Engaging and Empowering Families and Community with Love, Compassion, Faith, and Support,” and vision “Our community will experience safety and stability, in an environment of respect, healing, and hope,” exemplify the organization’s approach: LCFS engages with clients and empowers them to develop the opportunities, tools, and skills needed to change the trajectory of their lives.

For more information about us and what we do, visit lutheranfamily.org.

Position Overview: As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key leadership role on our Finance team, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial systems and reports. From managing month-end close to supporting grant budgeting and audits, your work will help us maintain financial strength and accountability across our agency.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and support the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review and post financial transactions and journal entries prepared by others.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing grant budgets and financial reports.
• Analyze monthly financial results for both LCFS and its Foundation, identifying trends and variances.
• Ensure all accounting entries are properly coded and allocated based on cost methodologies.
• Support annual financial processes such as audits, 990 filings, and state reporting (e.g., E-1, cost reports, petty cash audits).
• Help evaluate and implement new finance technologies and process improvements.
• Write and maintain internal SOPs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide backup support in AP, AR, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff to ensure financial procedures are followed and understood.
• Participate in cross-training and team-based financial problem solving.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and support a high-functioning Finance team.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide clear, actionable insights.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with MIP Fund Accounting and Blackbaud eTapestry is a plus.

What You Need to Apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in corporate or nonprofit accounting.
• Experience in electronic payment processing and software integrations preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that makes a real difference in the lives of families and children.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values both people and process.
• Opportunity to bring ideas forward and help shape financial operations.
• Hybrid work potential available after onboarding and training.
• Full-time, in-office role with flexibility and autonomy.

Ready to bring your accounting expertise to a mission that matters? Apply today and help us continue to serve our community with integrity and purpose.