Accounting Manager
SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC•San Diego, CA
•$90,000 - $96,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the San Diego Rescue Mission, including month-end close activities, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and audit support. This position also provides leadership and oversight to accounting staff while helping drive continuous process improvement within the Finance department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience managing accounting staff.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
- Adaptability and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and drive projects to completion.
- The successful candidate will support and advance the Mission, Vision, Values, and Statement of Faith of San Diego Rescue Mission.
- This individual should demonstrate a personal commitment to Christian principles and contribute positively to our faith-based work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nonprofit accounting.
- Experience working within a faith-based organization.
- Experience with Sage Intacct.
- CPA designation or CPA-track candidate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop a thorough understanding of departmental spending patterns and financial trends.
- Prepare, analyze, and maintain month-end closing schedules and journal entries.
- Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and account analyses.
- Support weekly cash flow reporting.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating financial forecast scenarios.
- Assist with annual budgeting and ongoing financial planning processes.
- Provide guidance and support to department leaders regarding budget and forecast questions.
- Assist in supporting schedules, confirmations, and adjusting entries as required.
- Help ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.
- Supervise and support accounting staff
- Review accounts payable transactions and payment processing activities.
- Provide guidance regarding expense coding and credit card reconciliation issues.
- Promote accountability, accuracy, and professional growth within the accounting team.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Finance Department and Mission objectives.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with 85% employer-paid employee premium
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
- 401(k) with employer match after one year of service
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Business casual work environment with casual Fridays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
