Accounting Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or other related degree. Successful completion of college level accounting coursework or relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting and leadership & supervisory experience.
• Two or more years of job experience in nonprofit and fund accounting, including federal contract compliance experience, or equivalent experience in public sector accounting.
• Experience performing general ledger reconciliations, including resolving discrepancies.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility and a willingness to submit to an in-depth prior employment confirmation and background check.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in support of supervisory and accounting workflow management and process improvement.
• Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical problem-solving skills supporting strategic data interpretation.
• Careful attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability and desire to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with staff and vendors from various backgrounds and disciplines in person, on the phone, and via email.
• Ability to relate effectively to clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and commitment to developing multicultural competency sensitivity.
• Subscribe to a philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs, and of consideration and respect for the clients served by the agency.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by program and staffing needs, including evenings or weekends, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• MIP Fund Accounting system experience.
• Experience managing McKinney Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant funds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory/funder requirements.
• Manage all revenue accounting, including federal/local contract invoicing and fund development accounting.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and review of general ledger account reconciliations, including bank and liability accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved in accordance with internal controls
• Coordinate audit activity in relation to the financial statement audits, 403(b) audits, IRS Form 990, cost certifications and Uniform Guidance audits.
• Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and contract budgets throughout the grant/fund period and collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation contracts/grants.
• Recruit, mentor, train, manage and evaluate a diverse team, keeping a strong focus on DESC’s social service mission. Directly supervise Senior and Staff Accountants.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and internal controls for accounting operations.
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial reports to management, the Board of Directors, LIHTC investors and public funders.
• Maintain strong knowledge of DESC personnel policies and procedures.
• Work with the Controller and other accounting staff to maintain accurate accounting and administrative records for agency activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)
• Dental
• Life
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• ORCA card subsidy
• Paid Time Off (34 days per year)
• Retirement Plan