Finance Manager

About Peter Paul RVA

Peter Paul RVA is an outreach and community center serving Richmond's East End. Founded by John Coleman in 1979, it is the oldest community-based agency continually serving East End children and families. Peter Paul serves students in grades 1-12 through its flagship academic Youth Program, giving children a safe, consistent, structured, and loving environment in which to thrive during out-of-school time. Family and community programming offered and coordinated by Peter Paul bolsters student success.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, receivable, and bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and accurate financial records
• Track revenue and expenses by program, grant, and funding source
• Support grant management by ensuring proper allocation, tracking, and reporting of restricted funds
• Process accounts payable, including vendor invoices, and recurring payments
• Support the annual audit, and compliance documentation
• Maintain documentation and uphold strong internal controls and financial policies
• Process payroll and ensure accuracy payroll and compliance with employment laws
• Auxiliary in developing and managing the annual budget
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and GAAP basics
• Support preparation of IRS Form 990 and other filings
• Maintain employee records and personnel files
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Cook up benefits administration (health, retirement, PTO tracking)
• Track employee time, leave balances, and related documentation
• Support compliance with federal and state labor regulations
• Auxiliary in job postings, candidate coordination, and hiring logistics
• Help maintain employee handbook and HR policies

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience); 3–5 years of experience in accounting/finance; HR experience preferred; experience working in a small organization or nonprofit environment strongly preferred
• Skills & Competencies: Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills; basic knowledge of HR practices and employment compliance; proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; highly organized with ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines; strong communication and interpersonal skills

Key Attributes

• Mission-driven and adaptable
• Detail-oriented with high integrity
• Collaborative and supportive team member