Senior Accounting Manager

San Diego LGBT Community Center • San Diego, CA

18h • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting principles, financial reporting, possess strong analytical skills, and have supervisory experience. The Senior Accounting Manager plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information by verifying, consolidating, and reporting transactions, ensuring efficient processes and procedures, and providing supervision and guidance to Accounting Office Team members.

Requirements

• 5 years of work experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role; five or more years of experience in the accounting or finance field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and analysis.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to track and report on goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Financial Edge or other accounting software required.
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a versatile work environment with evolving work situations.
• Assume responsibility, address problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions and interacting with diverse personalities and populations.
• Ability to apply various organizational skills in order to prioritize workload effectively, satisfy deadlines, and work on multiple concurrent tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Financial and operations management experience with a not-for-profit organization is preferred.
• Experience with grant accounting preferred.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle transactional accounting, including, but not limited to: Conducting month-end and year-end closings, Accounts receivable/payable, General ledger, Fixed assets accounting, and Revenue recognition and related reconciliations.
• Ensure all deposit/receipt activity (whether check, cash, ACH, or other electronic transfers) is recorded accurately and promptly in the financial system.
• Coordinate recording of information in the financial system with the data recorded in the Donor system with the Database Manager and Development Team.
• Utilize Blackbaud Financial Edge for accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Correct discrepancies in financial entries, review accounts payable, and manage bank and credit card account reconciliations.
• Extensive collaboration cross-functionally with other departments to support The Center's mission and strategic goals
• Assist with THE preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports, when needed.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities; perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including timely filing of various reports, certifications, and annual 1099 Form issuance.
• Support external audits, including retirement plan audits, and tax preparation processes.
• Mentor and supervise Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Clerk; plans schedule, trains, and reviews work.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Scales
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match)
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage
• Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Full-time and Part-Time Schedules
• Generous Vacation, and Holiday Benefits
• Professional Training & Development Experiences
• Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed