What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Next Door?
Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager will help manage the financial and accounting activities, and internal controls for Next Door. Responsible for daily financial and accounting operations, the role includes providing support for the audit, compliance, reporting, analysis, and the fiscal team. The Accounting Manager will act as a crucial ally to the Vice President of Finance and Administration.
FINANCE 30%
Produce accurate financial statements and reports for use in both internal and external compliance and reporting, including for management, committee and board meetings.
Tracking and reporting on the annual operating and programmatic budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.
Ensure appropriate gift entry, management and reporting in partnership with the Development team.
ACCOUNTING 60%
- Manage the daily oversight of accounting operations and execute basic accounting procedures for the general ledger, sub ledgers, and reporting systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investments, fixed assets, purchasing, journal entries, grant distributions and vendor payments.
- Supervise and mentor the fiscal staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Manage the general ledger closings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and ensuring accurate financial presentations and account reconciliations.
- Assist with banking activities and reconciliations.
- Provide oversight to payroll processing and reporting.
- Assist in the execution and implementation of technology to streamline processes.
INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE 10%
- Monitor internal controls and compliance in regard to accounting and finance policies and procedures.
Accountability and Performance Requirement
All staff members are accountable for knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with their individual position in an efficient and effective manner, understanding that each of us plays an integral role in the success of our mission. All staff will support the agency mission, vision, standards of conduct/code of ethics and strategic directions and support administrative decisions. This must demonstrated by maintaining a positive work and environment, by behaving and communicating in an appropriate manner with children, families, coworkers, supervisors and the public while achieving performance expectations.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Five 5 years of non-profit grant accounting experience.
A minimum of two years in a finance leadership role.
Ability to process and protect confidential information in a professional manner
Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with all stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Proven experience in recruitment and development of staff, setting priorities and analyzing data.
MIP experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
Preferences
Master's degree preferred.
CPA
Experience with grants, gifts, endowments, trusts and donor-advised funds.
Work Requirements
Other duties as assigned.
Special Position Requirements
The incumbent must have access to a personal vehicle to use on a daily basis, maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance with liability limits of $300,000 (bodily injury) and $25,000 (property damage for each occurrence).
Safety and Health
Next Door is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees. An essential part of each employees' job is the development of safe working practices and the observance of safety rules, including:
- Following safety warnings and directions at all times.
- Using personal safety devices when required.
- Reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Following process for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
- Reporting unsupervised children, after ensuring child's safety.
- Physical Demands
- Primarily active work; occasionally lifting up, holding or moving up to 50 lbs.
- Work Environment
- Mainly office setting and travel to various sites for meetings.
- Personal/Physiological
- Ability to make frequent, significant decisions to understand and react to the development process of children.
- Ability to respond quickly and competently to an emergency or crisis situation in order to keep staff and children safe.