Accounting Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The following statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager supports the Director of Finance and the Chief Financial Officer in developing and implementing the financial strategic and operational goals for the Sorority.

The Manager will establish and report the organization's financial status by monitoring the systems for collecting, analyzing and verifying financial information, producing financial statements and managing the accounting staff.

As a member of the management team, the Manager will be an advisor to department heads, assisting them with understanding their budgets, historical costs and spending patterns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the consistent implementation of policies and procedures that impact financial and accounting functions.
• Implements and maintains accounting and reporting systems that will accurately record the financial activity of the organization and enable timely reports of the activity.
• Controls the General Ledger and month-end close processes.
• Prepares audit-ready financial reports.
• Provides accounting controls by maintaining the chart of accounts and all modifications.
• Oversees, reviews and posts journal entry activity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Master's in accounting or business administration preferred.
• Possess one or more of the following credentials : Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and / or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• A minimum of seven (7) years' current experience in the following functional areas : finance, accounting, auditing and internal controls;

preferably in a not-for-profit environment.

• Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess good stewardship in the interests of the organization.
• Able to manage shifting short-term and long-term priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multi-phased projects with precision and flexibility.
• Possess demonstrated business acumen, proven negotiation skills, creative problem solving, and excellent interpersonal, communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines, potential long hours and ability to work weekends during peak seasons while exercising tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to travel as necessary for major events where staff participation is required.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of National Headquarters within six (6) months of start date.
• Proof of comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination required.
4 days ago