Accounting Manager

About the Role

The Accounting Manager oversees the daily operations of the Accounting Department, including managing accounts payable, purchasing, general ledger, financial statements, and governmental and grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management to departmental staff, including performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, firing, advancement, and promotion of staff.
• Develops and manages action plans to support organizational goals and leads change initiatives.
• Empowers staff through effective communication, delegation, and talent development.
• Assists with the development and monitoring of the departmental budget to ensure expenses do not exceed allocations.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, workflow adherence, and policy/procedure compliance for assigned departments.
• Oversees training and development of department employees, including remediation as needed.
• Recommends workflow, policy, and procedure changes based on performance metrics and feedback.
• Manages daily activities of the Accounting Department, including timelines for financial reporting.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and the monthly close process.
• Develops and maintains accounting processes and procedures for general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, and grant accounting.
• Monitors internal controls related to cash, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and other financial processes.
• Implements software features, reporting tools, and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Oversees analyses, reporting activities, compliance requirements, and special projects.
• Assigns, reviews, and approves governmental, grant, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinates the annual financial audit and serves as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Assists with the development, coordination, and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Provides financial analysis, reports, and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Coordinates special projects related to accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements.
• Oversees purchasing, inventory, and supply management activities to ensure availability of necessary materials and equipment.
• Monitors inventory levels, usage trends, and purchasing activity to ensure compliance with policies and budgetary requirements.
• Consults with department leadership on the quality, effectiveness, and utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Oversees procurement activities and vendor relationships, analyzing quotations, pricing, and proposals to determine best value.
• Participates in the review and evaluation of new products, services, and equipment.
• Oversees vendor performance and resolves issues related to defective products, service concerns, or delivery failures.
• Recommends process improvements to strengthen purchasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversees fixed assets, equipment contracts, and service agreements, including maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Maintains records related to fixed assets, equipment inventories, and service contracts.
• Provides recommendations regarding equipment replacement, asset utilization, and contract renewals.
• Adheres to the Attendance and Absenteeism Policy, ensuring regular attendance as an essential function of the role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Effective June 1, 2026, candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  • Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree with a recognized major and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; or
  • A combination of relevant experience and completion of a high school diploma (minimum GPA of 2.5) or GED (minimum overall score of 162.5), plus healthcare-related knowledge acquired through a trade school, para-professional, or certificate program.
  • If an individual has completed a higher-level degree with a stronger GPA, they may provide proof of that GPA in lieu of the required diploma or degree.
• Minimum of four years of leadership experience or five years of progressively greater responsibility demonstrating leadership skills.
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, finance, purchasing, or other business office-related functions.
• Minimum credit score of 650.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word for creating complex documents, including tables, charts, and graphs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, including formulas, functions, and lookup tables.
• Ability to develop sophisticated presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, including embedded objects and transitions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for resolving conflicts, compiling reports, and conveying technical information to non-technical audiences.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit and use repetitive hand movements for typing and grasping.
• Frequently required to stand or walk.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Pay

Salary range: $91,592.90 – $146,548.64.