Accounting Manager

About the role

Kforce's client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Newark, NJ, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support the organization's financial integrity, compliance, and growth. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an accounting professional with strong nonprofit accounting experience, expertise in NetSuite, and a passion for process improvement. The Accounting Manager will lead core accounting functions, manage the monthly close process, oversee revenue recognition for grants and contributions, support cash management activities, and collaborate across Finance, Development, and IT to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role also plays a key part in system enhancements, staff development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance support
• Oversee the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and general ledger analyses
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, receivables, and related financial transactions
• Maintain accurate accounting for grants, contributions, pledges, deferred revenue, and other funding sources in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with Development and program teams to ensure proper revenue coding, tracking, and recognition
• Coordinate revenue reporting and support cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning