Accounting Operations Manager at Creative Financial Staffing

Accounting Operations Manager- Hybrid in Linthicum, MD

About the Company and Overview of the Accounting Operations Manager role:

• CFS is partnering with a repeat non profit client to find an Accounting Operations Manager to join their medium sized accounting team
• The Accounting Operations Manager position begins on a contractual basis and will become permanent for the right candidate. This person must have strong leadership/mentorship experience and be able to communicate effectively with internal employees and external clients.
• Accounting team is described as diverse, very friendly, and outgoing! Company treats their employees very well, offering team building and holiday activities throughout the year and great benefits.
• Schedule: Flexible start time between 7am-9am (core hours are 9-3:30pm). Work an 8 hour schedule, 40 hours per week!
• Position is 40% in office in Linthicum, MD. Hybrid work schedule- 3 days work from home (M, Th, F), 2 days in office (Tuesday and Wednesday).
• Reports directly to the Sr. Finance Manager
• Annual salary starting at $88,000

• Oversee three accounting staff, processes, and systems for corporate accounts payable and cash disbursements to ensure efficiency and accuracy, and compliance with corporate policies/procedures and GAAP.
• Review and approve all corporate credit card transactions and manage processes and systems to ensure efficiency, accuracy and compliance with corporate policies/procedures and GAAP.
• Monitor cash account balances through online banking and recommend intercompany payments to the Finance Director and CFO. Serves as liaison with banking and investment company personnel regarding service agreements and fees.
• Review and post monthly and quarterly journal entries completed by other Finance staff to include accruals, allocations, fixed assets/depreciation, recurring and adjusting journal entries, etc.
• Review monthly/quarterly/annual account reconciliations prepared by others including cash, accounts payable, debt, and other accounts.
• Supervise the preparation of items requested by public accounting firm in order to ensure a successful audit and tax preparation process. Review in-progress audit working papers to ensure the annual financial information is presented in conformity with GAAP. Assist with the preparation of the Federal and State informational returns (990) and unrelated business income tax returns (990T).
• Participate in and provide support for annual budget process.
• Provide finance orientation to new hires. Lead or participate in training of finance and non-finance staff on changes in financial policies, procedures, or systems.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting practices, policies and internal control procedures.
• Perform financial analysis and prepare ad-hoc schedules as requested.
• Lead or contribute expertise to special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; MBA or CPA preferred
• 6+ years' experience with non profit accounting preferred
  • Experience with month end close, financial statement prep, audits, and automating accounting systems highly preferred
• 5+ years' supervisory experience
• Proficiency with Excel required (pivot tables and vlookup)
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central a plus, but not required
• Strong GAAP knowledge