Accounting Manager

Job description
Job description

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for managing all grant financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting functions for Partners for Progress. The Accounting Manager works closely with the Finance Director to ensure monthly, quarterly and year end accounting is done in a timely manner and that all financial transactions are accurate and meet generally accepted accounting principles per GAAP and audit standards.

Assist Finance Director in all financial close transactions for the month, quarter, or year to ensure financial statements accurately represent the reporting period. Responsible for submitting monthly, quarterly financial closing and tax reporting and filing. Calculate and process required monthly journal entries in a timely manner. Maintain all journal entry records for audits. Assist Finance Director in audit preparation for program, state and federal audits. Prepares monthly financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including reconciling all necessary accounts. Reconcile bank statements each month, ensure accurately reflected in accounting system. Reconcile Credit Cards each month, ensure accurate data input into accounting systems. Research, set up and manage Medicaid billing.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years' working in accounting, Quickbooks experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of GAAP

• A combination of education/experience demonstrating ability to fulfill job requirements may be considered.

• Advanced ability with all programs in MS Suite including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

• Openness to technical direction and ability to follow direction and accept constructive feedback.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, spelling, and composition skills. An ability to communicate with people from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with differing styles of communication across a diverse team. Professional demeanor in-person, electronically and over the phone.

• Mission-driven: Desire to join a dedicated and ambitious staff that is passionate about helping people recover through client-centered strategy.

• Reliability: Ability to thrive under pressure, consistently meeting expectations and commitments on tight deadlines, all while managing a variety of tasks and relationships in an efficient and meticulous manner.

• Active listening: Demonstrated ability to actively listen and retain information by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, or external partners in a professional, cooperative, and positive manner. Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with co-workers.

• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to entrepreneurial culture and complete goals in a complex and changing environment. Demonstrated collaboration skills in high-stress environments.

• Project and time management: Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to manage time effectively, adhere to work hours and work independently, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Critical thinking: Ability to quickly grasp concepts and apply them to solve complex social problems. Demonstrated critical thinking and ability in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Ability to learn new skills and technology as needed.

• Adherence to all required confidentiality policies and procedures including human resources, GAAP and HIPPA.