Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nonprofit Resources is an association management company that helps small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations share resources and operate efficiently. The Accounting Manager independently manages full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for assigned entities, reviews accounting work, develops procedures and internal controls, supports audits, and provides technical guidance to accounting staff and clients.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage full-cycle accounting for assigned entities
- Plan, perform, and complete monthly ad year-end closing activities
- Review the general ledger for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate classification
- Prepare and review adjusting journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, allocations, depreciation, investment activity, payroll-related entries, and other entries as applicable
- Reconcile bank, credit card, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset, investment, intercompany, net asset/equity, and other general ledger accounts
- Ensure all material balance sheet accounts are supported by complete, accurate, and current workpapers
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and other financial reports
- Review financial statements for reasonableness, consistency, unusual activity, missing transactions, misclassifications, and other potential errors
- Maintain accurate equity and net asset activity, including restricted and unrestricted activity when applicable
- Perform accounting research and recommend appropriate treatment for complex or unfamiliar transactions
- Support annual audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements
- Coordinate with client staff, auditors, tax professionals, financial institutions, and other external parties as needed
- Review accounting work completed by Full-Charge Bookkeepers and other assigned staff
- Identify errors and provide clear instructions regarding the necessary correction and underlying accounting rationale
- Determine whether accounting discrepancies arise from isolated errors, training gaps, inadequate procedures, system configuration, or broader process weaknesses
- Verify that accounting records and supporting documentation comply with established procedures and applicable accounting standards
- Monitor the completeness and quality of assigned entities’ accounting records
- Escalate material, unusual, sensitive, or unresolved accounting matters to the Director of Finance with relevant analysis and recommended action
- Evaluate accounting processes, close procedures, reconciliations, and workpapers for effectiveness and completeness
- Create, document, implement, and maintain accounting procedures, standard operating procedures, month-end checklists, and supporting workpapers
- Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve financial reporting, reduce errors, and increase efficiency
- Promote consistent accounting practices and documentation across assigned entities
- Assist with accounting system implementations, conversions, cleanups, and process changes
- Maintain appropriate documentation of digital records in accordance with organizational and client requirements
- Train and provide technical guidance to Full-Charge Bookkeepers and other accounting staff
- Delegate appropriate work and monitor its completion
- Review completed work and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Help staff understand the relationship between individual accounting tasks, general ledger activity, supporting workpapers, and final financial statements
- Assist the Director of Finance with staff development, workflow planning, and identification of training or performance needs
- Provide functional oversight of assigned accounting staff and formal supervision when designated
- Communicate financial information and accounting matters clearly to client leadership, Nonprofit Resources staff, and individuals without an accounting background
- Serve as a liaison among the Finance Department, client leadership, internal staff, auditors, and external service providers
- Respond to questions and requests accurately, professionally, and within established timelines
- Attend client, department, and organizational meetings as required
- Communicate proactively regarding deadlines, unresolved matters, potential reporting issues, and resource needs
- Manage responsibilities for multiple entities with differing deadlines, processes, and reporting requirements
- Prioritize work independently and adjust priorities when circumstances change
- Track outstanding matters and follow through to resolution
- Recognize when independent research is appropriate and when assistance or escalation is required
- Learn and accurately use accounting, banking, payroll, expense management, document management, and collaboration systems
- Maintain accurate daily time records categorized by client and service item
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of financial, employee, organizational, and client information
- Perform other duties consistent with the position’s level of responsibility
Skills
- Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Substantial experience independently performing full-cycle accounting and period-end closing
- Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
- Demonstrated experience reconciling and substantiating balance sheet accounts
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Experience investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Ability to independently organize and complete work in a remote environment
- Ability to communicate accounting matters clearly and professionally
- Postsecondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Experience with nonprofit, association, or fund accounting
- Experience managing accounting for multiple entities or clients
- Experience with nonprofit net assets, restricted funds, investments, grants, and audit preparation
- Experience reviewing accounting work and providing guidance to accounting staff
- Experience assuming responsibility for unfamiliar or incomplete accounting records
- Experience developing accounting procedures, workpapers, close checklists, and internal controls
- Experience with accounting system implementations, conversions, or cleanup projects
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Access to 401(k) and IRA Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Professional Development Assistance
- Remote work; this role may require physical presence in South Dakota several times a year.
- MacBooks Pros as standard hardware
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