Accounting Manager

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism • Philadelphia, PA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee its day-to-day financial operations and reporting. The role maintains the general ledger and records monthly activity, prepares reconciliations and deposits, manages accounts payable and the corporate credit card program, and supports compliance, internal controls, and finance policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager reports to the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer.

This is a full-time hybrid position. The employee works in the Institute’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office on Wednesdays and remotely on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; additional in-office days may be required. The salary is $100,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least five years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with nonprofit accounting rules.
• Skill with financial and reporting systems and tools.
• Ability to analyze data and assess situations and their impact.
• Ability to examine, develop, and recommend finance policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Collaborative team member with a customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the news industry.
• Familiarity with MIP accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger at a level of detail appropriate for reporting and effective management, including setting up department and line-item codes as needed.
• Record monthly general ledger activity, including cash receipts, contribution and grant revenue, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Review pledge and grant agreements to determine whether they meet GAAP criteria for recording.
• Prepare account reconciliations and analyses for key financial statement accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, grants payable, and fixed assets, in accordance with the reconciliation schedule.
• Prepare and make all bank deposits.
• Manage accounts payable, including setting up vendors, reviewing payment requests for approval, supporting documentation and coding, entering transactions, and generating ACH payments.
• Manage the corporate credit card program with BILL, including recording monthly transactions and ensuring compliance with the Institute’s credit card policy.
• Develop and maintain internal controls around cash, revenue, and expenses.
• Document finance policies and procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with records retention and other Institute policies.
• Prepare 1099-NEC tax filings.
• Work with an outside vendor to manage state charitable registration renewals.

Benefits

• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off, plus 10 corporate holidays and a winter break during the last week of the calendar year.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term insurance policies.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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