Accounting Manager

About the role

Supports Guide Dogs for the Blind's mission with seamless financial operations. Trains guide dogs to create partnerships with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all fixed asset accounting and reporting
• Prepare journal entries, perform general ledger reconciliations
• Contribute to accounting policy development
• Complete audits and assist with various financial reports and procedures for management
• Advise on budgets, financial strategy, financial reporting, and forecasting
• Maintain all fixed asset accounting and reporting
• Work closely with the CFO, Controller, and Treasurer to prepare accurate and timely month-end close packages and quarterly board reports
• Analyze restricted accounts and develop reporting and variance analyses of the departmental operating budget versus actual expenses
• Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to the accounting team and ensure there is a redundant process backup in place for all critical tasks
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure payroll and benefit policy compliance and oversee and review complex full-cycle, multi-state biweekly payroll for 300+ employees, acting as a backup for the payroll specialist as needed
• Track investment portfolio transactions and purchases, sales, transfers, income, verifying that cost basis and market values are accurately recorded by the Custodian
• Deliver timely filing of annual 403(b) census reporting, IRS form 990, property taxes, quarterly sales tax returns, and Department of Rehab match reporting

Requirements

• BS in Business Administration with a major in accounting or finance; Certified Public Accountant certificate and experience in a non-profit setting desired
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and principles of accounting as applied to non-profit accounting practices; investment accounting and restricted accounting knowledge desired
• Strong knowledge of automated financial recordkeeping systems; experience with NetSuite and Adaptive Planning a plus
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees with excellent attention to detail and sound judgment skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and advanced skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration with a major in accounting or finance; Certified Public Accountant certificate and experience in a non-profit setting desired
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and principles of accounting as applied to non-profit accounting practices; investment accounting and restricted accounting knowledge desired
• Strong knowledge of automated financial recordkeeping systems; experience with NetSuite and Adaptive Planning a plus
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees with excellent attention to detail and sound judgment skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and advanced skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook