Accounting Manager

Benefits Include:

• Generous Time Off (Including 4 Weeks of School Holidays, 2 Weeks of Vacation and standard federal holidays)
• FREE Lunch
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Remission

Purpose: The Accounting Manager will assist with the financial reporting and accounting responsibilities and administration of the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, apply proper accounting treatment, follow appropriate internal controls, assist in the accounting for reconciliations, analyze and interpret financial results and perform special projects as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting; CPA or candidate is required
• Public accounting experience is preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of financial reporting and the relationship between the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement
• Previous school and/or nonprofit accounting experience preferred; Knowledge of fund accounting desired
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations, particularly within a nonprofit setting
• Ability to manage multiple functions, activities, and projects; prioritize duties to ensure timely completion
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment 
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required including strong Excel skills
• An inquisitive mindset and the ability to assess/initiate things independently
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the organization

Direct Reports: None

Essential Functions: 

Attendance and punctuality are essential to the successful performance of this job

Assist in the creation of a workplace environment that aligns best business practices with employee advocacy

Manage the day-to-day general ledger accounting activities and projects

• Responsible for period-end close procedures for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts for multi-entities in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare and review various general ledger entries and reconciliations as part of managing month-end  processes. Including, but not limited to: revenue streams, investments, fixed assets and contributions.
• Review, monitor and reconcile with development monthly annual fund and capital campaign donations for proper GAAP reporting
• Assist Controller with preparation of monthly financial reporting & analysis package 
• Assist Controller with tuition assistance application and award process
• Assist Controller with preparation of audit, tax and other external reporting requirements, including interfacing with outside auditors
• Manage Form 990 preparation process for 3 entities
• Identify opportunities to automate general ledger impacting activities
• Identify ways to improve accounting processes
• Monthly bank and investment account reconciliations
• Support other functions of the accounting department as needed
• Provide other accounting and income statement guidance for School departments and other business segments
• Works well with Business Office and HR department with a team attitude
• Is interested in succession planning - eventually leading to the Controller and/or CFO position