Accounting Manager - Creative Financial Staffing

Why join this mission-oriented organization as an Accounting Manager?

• Lead the coordination of the annual audit and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Assist and cooperate with external auditors as needed.
• Prepare reports and conduct analyses of departmental and operational performance as requested by the CFO.
• Manage and update accounting information systems to track operational and financial data, including general ledger, fixed assets, and expense management systems.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations.
• Advise department leaders on accounting entries, reports, and comparative analyses.
• Oversee fixed assets and capital expenditures and work with department leaders on effective inventory management.
• Ensure employees are informed of accounting policies, procedures, and regulations through clear communication and leadership.
• Foster a collaborative environment by coordinating accounting functions with other departments.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the accounting team through clear goal-setting, delegation, and regular communication.
• Conduct team meetings to keep personnel informed of changes to programs, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager

• Oversees and participates in as necessary the preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports. Ensures that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely.
• Coordinates tax reporting requirements. Works with external accountants to file federal, state, payroll, and other tax returns.
• Coordinates the annual audit. Ensures that accounting records and reports are in compliance with GAAP and government regulations. Cooperates and assists external auditors as appropriate.
• Completes reports and analyses of departmental and area operations as required by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Coordinates accounting information systems that track specific operational and financial data.
• Works to implement and update systems including general ledger, fixed asset management, expense management, etc.
• Maintains internal control system.
• Advises department leaders regarding accounting entries, reports, and comparative analyses.
• Coordinates accounting functions with other departments. Interfaces with the IT Department in the development of the implementation of efficient systems consistent with new software applications.
• Manages fixed assets and capital expenditures.
• Works with department leaders to ensure proper inventory management.
• Provides support to other departments for programs, grants, new initiatives, and other financial needs that may arise.
• Ensures that all employees are well informed of accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides leadership to accounting personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts meetings to ensure that personnel is well informed of changes in programs, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of high-level accounting experience
• Experience managing team and monthly financials
• Thorough understanding of fixed assets, inventory management, and variance analysis

If you’re ready to take on a role where your skills and dedication directly impact the community, we encourage you to apply!

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