Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager manages organization's accounting and finance operations with a strong focus on grant and contract accounting, compliance with policies, procedures, and funder requirements as well as internal and external reporting. This role manages day-to-day accounting functions, ensures accurate financial data, supports budgeting, and provides financial insights that help advance the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review of general ledger transactions and manage general ledger account reconciliations.
• Affirm accurate and timely month-end and year-end closes.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and cash flow projections.
• Manage budget-to-actual reporting.
• Support annual audit through preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Lead the process of internal reviews.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting.
• Manage project accounting of grants and contracts and collaborate with colleagues on budget development, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Maintain documentation for grant and contract audits and/or monitoring visits.
• Contribute towards effective implementation of cost-recovery models.
• Oversee accounts payable process, including vendor payments and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable process, including invoicing and revenue tracking.
• Ensure proper coding of expenses to programs, grants, and contracts.
• Manage employee reimbursements and credit card reconciliations.
• Serve as a backup payroll processor and ensure supporting documentation is saved in the payroll system.
• Manage payroll transaction reviews and reconciliations.
• Contribute towards annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting.
• Assist with financial analysis to support strategic decision making, monitor financial performance, and identify trends or risks.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations.
• Support 990 process by preparing 990 schedules and reviewing draft 990 reports.
• Contribute towards a culture of continuous learning and process improvement.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Experience with accounting software and financial applications (e.g., Sage Intacct and Bill.com).
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Experience with diverse funding sources and knowledge of rules and regulations that apply to governmental, foundation, and corporate awards.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate financial information for non-financial staff.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in non-profit accounting.
• 1 – 2 years of leadership experience.

Benefits

Interfaith Works offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees. Employees receive 14 paid holidays and 21 days of PTO. Benefits for full-time employees, those who work 30 hours per week or more, include access to subsidized medical, dental, and vision costs for employees and their families; employer paid long-term disability insurance as well as life and AD&D insurance. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental benefits that are fully portable, including short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and more. All employees regardless of full or part time status have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to them.