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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