Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable & General Accounting

NTCA_user•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association as an Accounting Manager and play a key role in supporting our accounting operations across NTCA, SMC, FRS, and multiple Trusts. This position leads the full accounts payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, refunds, tax remittances, and all related transactions across each entity. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated, mission-driven finance team to support the organization’s financial integrity and operational excellence. This position is based in our Arlington, VA office

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
Solid understanding of accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting, and fixed asset accounting
Solid understanding of accounting principles per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
In-depth knowledge of accruals and prepaid processes
Strong Microsoft Office skills including intermediate Excel skills
Strong oral and written skills

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of supervisory experience preferred
Working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Microsoft GP, Oracle NetSuite, and Concur

Responsibilities

Oversee weekly accounts payable processing for all entities, ensuring proper approvals, accurate coding, correct distributions, and handling of refunds and credit memos.
Reconcile due‑to/due‑from accounts and accounts payable ledgers monthly across NTCA, SMC, FRS, and Trusts.
Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and amortization schedules; manage leased equipment and software schedules; prepare annual property tax returns.
Perform general accounting duties, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, subsidiary‑to‑general ledger reconciliations, and intercompany account reconciliations.
Prepare and file annual IRS Forms 1099 and 1096; process quarterly estimated taxes and other federal, state, and local tax payments.
Process ACH transfers for all entities and oversee employee direct deposit ACH processing completed by the Accounting Specialist.
Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings with accurate documentation.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounting Specialist; provide AP training for new employees.
Monitor staff receivables and cash advances; ensure timely reconciliation and accuracy of related accounts.
Develop and manage the annual Accounts Payable work plan and track progress throughout the year.
Provide documentation and support for external audits.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.