Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Permanent) Our client, an established non-profit organization in WNY, is looking to hire an Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity, with a great work-life balance, to have an impact on the community and perform purpose-driven work.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure that the organization is running smoothly
• Manage, mentor, and train accounting personnel—those include Staff/Senior Accountants as well as Grants/Database Administrator
• Manage all aspects of fund, investment, and trust accounting—including income allocations & CRTs (Charitable Remainder Trusts)
• Oversee grant and distribution processes, ensuring funds are being allocated appropriately
• Ensure gift, stock and contribution accounting processes are being carried out in a detailed/efficient manner
• Audit accounting processes and determine if there are any areas for improvement
• Create and implement process improvements to streamline efficiencies
• Audit accounting systems and conduct research into newer/up-to-date systems to implement and improve financial workflows
• Train accounting staff on new processes/financial systems as they are being implemented
• Prepare annual budgets utilizing actual financial reports; conduct budget analysis vs. spending and prepare/present quarterly budget reports to upper leadership and external stakeholders
• Juggle multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire (great work/life balance with 40 hour weeks: 35 hours work week with 1 hour lunch each day)
• 100% in-office
• $75,000 - $90,000 annually depending on experience
• Excellent benefits: 50-80% Employer contribution to health insurance (depending on tier), life insurance, disability, 3+ weeks PTO, roughly 20+ paid holidays, 401k with match (5%), complimentary fitness membership
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
• 3-5 years’ experience in public or private accounting, fund accounting, investment accounting, etc.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;