Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ContinuServe is a tech-enabled outsourcing firm providing finance, accounting, human resources, and technology services to clients. The Accounting Manager delivers full-cycle accounting services to multiple nonprofit organizations, including financial reporting, cash management, grant management, budgeting, compliance, and audit preparation, while overseeing team deliverables and supporting client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client accounting needs
- Supports financial assessments of clients in collaboration with senior accounting team members
- Works with senior accounting staff to support the development of comprehensive organizational and grant budgets aligned with client goals and mission
- Prepares accurate and timely financial reports for senior leadership
- Provides insights and recommendations based upon knowledge of client operations including but not limited to efficiencies and cost savings/expense expectation deviations
- Supports client compliance with all relevant financial and funding regulations and reporting requirements by proactively identifying and addressing any potential compliance issues
- Mitigates financial risks for clients by adhering to and supporting adoption of client policies and procedures
- Evaluates and streamlines financial processes and procedures for clients, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Delivers technical accounting services such as GAAP revenue recognition and lease accounting
- Supports public and private funding requirements including budget revisions, expenditure tracking, vouchering, reporting, and allowability review(s)
- Supports the annual audit preparation and Client funding audits
- Enters and/or reviews transactions including but not limited to receivables, payables/expenses, month-end close entries, and adjusting/closing journal entries
- Reviews the accounting support team’s work for accuracy and makes revisions, as applicable
- Fosters strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at each client organization, serving as a trusted advisor and advocate
- Addresses client concerns and ensures timely resolution
- Partners with the assigned ContinuServe client CFO/Controller, as applicable, on all engagement matters
- Oversees team deliverables
- As applicable, manages direct reports and provides mentoring, training, and professional development
- As applicable, reviews team performance and provides constructive feedback and signoff on individual development plans
- Engages and participates in the client’s community and mission through various means such as volunteer opportunities
- Other duties as requested
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- • 2+ years of accounting experience
- • Advanced Excel skills
- • Business acumen and strong communication skills
- This position requires daily use of fingers, talking, sitting, listening, and vision
- Employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- This position predominantly operates remotely from a home office or at a local office at the employee's discretion
- Travel may be required at the discretion of the Company
- Required travel is typically local to client sites in Greater Chicagoland but may require travel out of state for periods of time
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- This position predominantly operates remotely from a home office or at a local office at the employee’s discretion.
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