Accounting Manager

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking an Accounting Manager to provide strong accounting leadership, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls. You will supervise grant and contract accounting, payroll allocations, and month-end close, while supporting the external audit process.

You will collaborate with program managers and grant writers to develop realistic budgets, monitor grant reporting, and prepare financial analyses for grantors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three years of general accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially revenue recognition.
• Experience in grant and nonprofit accounting.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Microsoft 365, Bill.com and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform billings and reporting for all grants and contracts.
• Track and reconcile grant and contract receipts and payments.
• Oversee financial aspects of grant management in compliance with funding requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers and grant writers to develop grant budgets.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to grantors.
• Monitor grant budgets and address variances.
• Manage payroll allocations used in grant budgets and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure grant expenditures and revenue recognition align with agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular financial reports and analyses to program managers.
• Assist in grant proposal development including budget creation and narratives.
• Perform month-end close activities and general ledger maintenance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Working to complete a degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft 365

Bill.com

Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager provides strong accounting leadership within the organization and will be able to step in for the Controller as needed. The Accounting Manager assists with the oversight of accounting functions, including government grant compliance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and maintaining a system of strong internal controls. Additional duties include performing journal entries and reconciliations in support of month- and year-end close and preparing audit schedules for the external audit.

· Perform all required billings and reporting for all grants and contracts

· Tracking/reconciling grant and contract receipts and payments

· Oversee the financial aspects of grant management, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements and organizational policies.

· Collaborate with program managers and grant writers to develop accurate and realistic budgets for grant proposals.

· Review and ensure timely submission and accurate financial reports to grantors, highlighting key financial information and ensuring adherence to reporting guidelines.

· Monitor grant budgets throughout the project lifecycle, identifying and addressing any variances or discrepancies.

· Become well versed in the details of awarded grant documents and requirements including timing, budgeting and reporting and work closely with grantors and agency staff to clarify and ensure adherence to requirements

· Manage payroll allocations used in grant budgets and review these regularly to ensure accuracy

· Ensure that grant expenditures and revenue recognition follow grant and contract agreements and regulatory requirements.

· Provide regular financial reports (i.e. profit and loss statements, grant budget vs. actual, etc.), and other requested financial analyses to program managers

· Assist in the financial aspects of grant proposal development, including budget creation and financial narratives.

· Preform month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue and expense analysis, and overhead cost allocation.

· Provides accounting support and backup to the Controller. Assists in facilitating daily accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting standards.

· Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as requested.

· Assist in providing training and support

· Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or working to complete a degree

· Three years of general accounting experience.

· A strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially revenue recognition is required, with grant and nonprofit accounting.

· Strong organization and prioritization skills

· Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Microsoft 365, Bill.com and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting.

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