Accounting Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience managing accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and drive projects to completion.
• The successful candidate will support and advance the Mission, Vision, Values, and Statement of Faith of San Diego Rescue Mission.
• This individual should demonstrate a personal commitment to Christian principles and contribute positively to our faith-based work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit accounting.
• Experience working within a faith-based organization.
• Experience with Sage Intacct.
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of departmental spending patterns and financial trends.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain month-end closing schedules and journal entries.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and account analyses.
• Support weekly cash flow reporting.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating financial forecast scenarios.
• Assist with annual budgeting and ongoing financial planning processes.
• Provide guidance and support to department leaders regarding budget and forecast questions.
• Assist in supporting schedules, confirmations, and adjusting entries as required.
• Help ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Supervise and support accounting staff
• Review accounts payable transactions and payment processing activities.
• Provide guidance regarding expense coding and credit card reconciliation issues.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and professional growth within the accounting team.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Finance Department and Mission objectives.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with 85% employer-paid employee premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of service
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements (position dependent)