Accounting Manager

About the role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong nonprofit experience and deep expertise in NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including direct supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, receivables, and performance settlements.
• Manage the monthly general ledger close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and account analyses.
• Oversee accounting for contributions, gifts, and other unearned revenue in compliance with GAAP, partnering with the Development team for accurate coding.
• Maintain accurate records of grants, pledges, receivables, and deferred revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Coincide with daily cash management activities, including revolving credit line activity and support cash projections.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting workflows and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with IT and external consultants on integrations (e.g., Salesforce).
• Develop and deliver NetSuite training and provide ongoing user support and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Development, and program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.
• Manage implementation of tools to more fully use technology tools (e.g., Emburse and Expense management in NetSuite).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience working in non-profit organizations
• Enhanced knowledge of and use of NetSuite non-profit ERP
• Experience with system integrations or process automation is a plus
• Prior experience supervising or coordinating the work of AP/AR functions preferred
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Development, IT, and programmatic teams

Benefits

NJPAC is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to offer a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, 401k with match, life, AD&D, PTO, sick time and discounted show tickets.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangements to accommodate qualified candidates.