Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization that transforms girls’ lives through academic, counseling, and supportive services. The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and the accounting team while supporting organizational decision-making and financial stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and treasury activities
- Lead monthly and year-end close processes and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness
- Monitor financial results and departmental budgets, investigate significant variances, and provide financial analysis and reporting to organizational leaders
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for executive leadership and Board committees
- Oversee banking activities, cash management, electronic payments, wire transfers, and other disbursements in accordance with internal controls
- Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, organizational policies, grant and donor requirements, and applicable regulations
- Oversee accounting and reporting for grants, donor-restricted funds, and program-specific funding, partnering with program leaders to support grant compliance and reimbursement requirements
- Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors and coordinate audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation
- Support Form 990, Single Audit, Form 1099 reporting, and other required financial and regulatory filings
- Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures and identify opportunities to reduce risk and strengthen financial operations
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, establishing clear expectations and supporting performance, cross-training, and continuity of operations
- Evaluate accounting processes and implement technology and workflow improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
- Support financial system upgrades, implementations, integrations, and other initiatives that strengthen Pace’s financial infrastructure
- Build strong working relationships with program leaders, executive leadership, auditors, grantors, and external partners
- Provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support organizational decision-making and stewardship of resources
- Respond to financial information requests and provide responsive, collaborative service to internal and external stakeholders
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Expected to complete and participate in all required trainings and drills
- Required to align with the Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with all policies and procedures of Pace Center for Girls
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two to three years of supervisory or management experience
- Experience with financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, and internal controls
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Multiview, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms
- Strong financial analysis, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Remote Position – Must reside in Florida or Georgia
- CPA designation preferred
- Experience with nonprofit accounting, grants management, restricted funds, and nonprofit financial reporting strongly preferred
Benefits
- Remote position for candidates residing in Florida or Georgia.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
- Full-time team members accrue 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 2 personal days annually, with additional PTO earned based on length of service.
- 14 paid national holidays for full-time team members.
- An additional 5 days off during Wellness Week for full-time team members.
- Center-based team members follow a balanced annual schedule that includes 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days.
- Teachers become eligible for an additional 2 weeks of PTO after one year of employment.
- Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan.
- Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan.
- Team members working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
- All team members have access to wellness resources, wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.
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