POSITION SUMMARY:

The hands-on Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day activities of the accounting department, including tracking and auditing financial information, analyzing financial records and transactions and managing the accounting team members.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or equivalent work experience and relevant certifications strongly preferred
• Five years or more of related experience; non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, Sage Intacct and Bill.com.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, and budget preparation.
• Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

DUTIES:

• Supervise accounting staff in maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, pledges receivable and contributions, accounts receivable, fixed asset and purchase orders
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Produces monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Audits accounts and prepares reconciliation schedules to ensure accuracy; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Manages cash flow including preparation of forecasted cash positions
• Reconciles bank and investment accounts.
• Prepares grant compliance reports
• Develops and implements operational best-practices and maintain procedures, policies, and internal controls
• Adheres to company policies and procedures, standards and practices, regulatory compliance, and company directives including dress code and attendance

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice