Senior Accounting Manager

Communities in School Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

18h

About The Position

Since its founding in 2004, Communities In Schools of Nevada has been driven by the belief that every child has unlimited potential but may not have access to equal opportunities to succeed. Our four regional affiliates work across rural and urban school districts to provide Nevada’s students at high poverty schools a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult and a safe place to learn and grow to break down whatever barriers may exist in their lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in accounting (or related field).
Five or more years of experience in accounting and/or finance management.
Knowledge of GAAP and non-profit financial standards; experience in non-profit organization preferred.
Good communication, problem-solving skills and proactive perspective.
Experience using NetSuite, ADP and Donor Perfect for non-profits preferred.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, possible fingerprinting and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations performed by accounting clerks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Oversee and review reconciliation of bank statements.
Support the CFOO in preparing internal management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for leadership and the board.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring appropriate documentation and audit trails.
Maintain General Journal entries and ledger. Monitor account balances and perform account analysis including problem resolution. Oversee or generate all required month-end journal reports and general ledger reports and close general ledger monthly.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements.
Assist CFOO with finance committee meetings and reporting.
Assist with annual audit process, including fiscal and federal audits. Leading elements of accounting and federal funding sections of the audit. Manage filing of Form 990.
Monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate risk and strengthen organizational compliance.
Assign and review work of Accounting Clerks, ensuring adherence to deadlines and accuracy standards.
Promote a collaborative, solution-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.
Maintain and improve accounting systems and software integrations (e.g., NetSuite, ADP, or equivalent).
Evaluate processes for efficiency and implement enhancements to strengthen internal workflows.
Assist with implementing technological solutions that increase financial transparency and reporting capability.
Provide Program Directors and Managers with monthly financial statements and comparison to budget along with other requested reports. Monitor financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
Serve as the point of contact for all banking services. Maintain, evaluate and recommend optimum-banking services required by the organization.
Review and refine accounting procedures for the organization
Collaborate with the CFOO and executive leadership to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
Support financial planning and analysis related to new programs, grants, and initiatives.
Partner with department heads to provide financial insights and decision-making support.