Accounting Manager I

Legal Services Corporation • Washington, DC

97d • $127,472 - $132,621 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager plans, directs, and oversees the day-to-day accounting operations of the Office of Finance and Administrative Services under the direction of the Director, Financial Services. The role is responsible for the integrity of LSC’s financial records and for managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes while maintaining compliance with GAAP, federal regulations, and organizational policies. Key areas include the general ledger, accounts payable, grants payable, payroll, cash management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The Accounting Manager leads and supervises the accounting team, establishes and maintains effective internal controls, coordinates the annual financial audit and regulatory compliance activities, and works collaboratively with the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and other offices. The position also leads process-improvement initiatives to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate, transparent, and reliable financial reporting. The role is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule of two days per week under LSC’s Hybrid Work Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating external financial statement audits, and overseeing payroll and retirement plan accounting and cash management.
• Experience developing, documenting, and enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-accountants.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and supervise accounting staff and foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion in handling confidential information, and ability to make informed decisions involving complex financial matters.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in a nonprofit organization is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage daily accounting department operations and ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and on time in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly recorded, classified, and supported by documentation.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting transactions prepared by staff.
• Oversee cash management activities, including banking operations, cash transactions, reconciliations, and monitoring cash balances.
• Oversee accounts payable, grants payable, payroll processing, and related accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds.
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, managing audit requests, and completing deliverables on time.
• Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee preparation of LSC’s Forms 990 and 5500, state charitable solicitation registrations, and other required financial, tax, and regulatory filings, coordinating with external auditors.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead implementation, enhancement, and optimization of accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and increase automation.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on annual budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow planning, and organizational financial reporting.
• Assist the Director, Financial Services, with special projects, financial analyses, policy development, and strategic initiatives supporting OFAS.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and support professional development for accounting staff, including setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and promoting learning and accountability.
• Assign, monitor, and evaluate staff workloads to ensure timely completion of accounting tasks, operational efficiency, and customer service.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented work environment emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary structure with a salary range of $127,472–$132,621 and 10 steps; annual step increases are generally provided, subject to the stated timing and exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager