What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Novogradac & Company LLP?
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Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable and Time & Billing functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This role manages transactional workflows, reviews entries, resolves escalations, and supports operational reporting needs. The Accounting Manager will collaborate with the Assistant Controller to maintain efficient processes. This position will report to the Director of Accounting.
The firm has one available position in either Austin, TX, Dover, OH, Long Beach, CA, or Portland, OR.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance in related area plus a minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. Prior supervisory experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA license and experience working in a professional services firm.
Why work with us?
Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.
We Are Proud To Offer
After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
Get to know us better!
We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.
Ready to learn more?
To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: .
Commitment to Inclusion
Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.
At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.
Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).
Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our .
At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable and Time & Billing functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This role manages transactional workflows, reviews entries, resolves escalations, and supports operational reporting needs. The Accounting Manager will collaborate with the Assistant Controller to maintain efficient processes. This position will report to the Director of Accounting.
The firm has one available position in either Austin, TX, Dover, OH, Long Beach, CA, or Portland, OR.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for direct management of the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Time & Billing teams.
- Monitor workflow and quality of work, provide feedback and set up training plans for AR and Time & Billing staff.
- Manage accuracy of client transactions in the accounting system.
- Manage workflows and improve processes and procedures for better efficiency.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis for AR.
- Reviews client payments, refunds, and collections.
- Manage ticketing queue and escalated tickets.
- Complete cash transactions: post check deposit, initiate ACH transfers, process checks, monitor bank transactions.
- Manage record keeping and reconciliation of Marketing Department deposits, refunds, and credits.
- Respond to and prepare ad hoc reports and any other request by management.
- Display strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, and create solutions.
- Sound understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
- Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong leadership and management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance in related area plus a minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. Prior supervisory experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA license and experience working in a professional services firm.
Why work with us?
Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.
We Are Proud To Offer
- Increased number of paid holidays per year
- Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
- Flexible working hours and work arrangements
- Remote and hybrid opportunities
- Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities
- Strong growth opportunities
- Competitive benefits package
- 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
- Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
- Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
- Dress for your day policy
- Resources of a national firm
- Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment
- Compensation: $126,000 - $150,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.
After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
Get to know us better!
We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.
Ready to learn more?
To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: .
Commitment to Inclusion
Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.
At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.
Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).
Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our .
Salary : $126,000 - $150,000