Accounting Manager

NJ PERFORMING ARTS•Newark, NJ

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong nonprofit experience and deep expertise in NetSuite. They bring a proven ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of AP/AR, monthly close, cash management, and revenue recognition for grants, contributions, and deferred revenue. With a solid understanding of GAAP, they ensure accuracy, compliance, and the integrity of financial data while supporting cash flow and liquidity planning. This individual is highly collaborative and systems-savvy, partnering effectively across Finance, Development, and IT, to support accurate reporting for decision-making. They have a track record of improving processes, leading financial system enhancements and integrations (e.g., NetSuite), and training users. A strong manager and continuous improvement champion, they develop staff, streamline workflows, and contribute to broader Finance Department initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience working in non-profit organizations
Enhanced knowledge of and use of NetSuite non-profit ERP
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Development, IT, and programmatic teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with system integrations or process automation is a plus
Prior experience supervising or coordinating the work of AP/AR functions preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including direct supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, receivables, and performance settlements.
Manage the monthly general ledger close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and account analyses
Oversee accounting for contributions, gifts, and other unearned revenue in compliance with GAAP, partnering with the Development team for accurate coding.
Maintain accurate records of grants, pledges, receivables, and deferred revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition.
Coordinate revenue reporting, support cash forecasting, and provide revenue assumptions for liquidity management
Coordinate daily cash management activities, including revolving credit line activity and support cash projections
Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting workflows and reporting accuracy.
Partner with IT and external consultants on integrations (e.g., Salesforce)
Develop and deliver NetSuite training and provide ongoing user support and documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Development, and program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.
Manage implementation of tools to more fully use technology tools (eg. Emburse and Expense management in NetSuite)