Accounting Manager

United Way of Greater High Point; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Greater High Point is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, payroll administration, and donor-related financial activities. You will collaborate with the CFO, prepare financial schedules, and support audits, reporting, and compliance across campaigns and partner agencies.

The role requires nonprofit accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including cash receipts, accounts payable, deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes and preparation of financial schedules and reports.
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist the CFO with cash management, financial reporting, budgeting, and special financial projects.
• Coordinate accounting activity with outside partners and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Coordinate semi-monthly payroll processing and maintain related payroll records and reconciliations.
• Assist with administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and Health Savings Accounts.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding routine payroll and benefit questions.
• Assist with employee onboarding and other human resources administrative functions.
• Manage financial processing related to campaign pledges, donor payments, electronic giving, credit card activity, and other contributions.
• Reconcile campaign deposits and pledge activity and coordinate necessary adjustments and write-offs.
• Maintain donor designation records and assist with distributions to partner agencies and other organizations.
• Coordinate accounting and acknowledgment of stock gifts and other special contributions.
• Assist with preparation for the annual financial statement audit, including reconciliations, schedules, confirmations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and audit requirements.
• Assist with required financial filings, certifications, sales tax refund requests, and other compliance-related activities.
• Support the CFO and Finance Committee with financial information and reporting as requested.
• Provide financial and administrative support for organizational programs, special events, and affiliated initiatives.
• Assist with selected office operations, vendor relationships, and administrative functions.
• Serve as an internal resource for financial spreadsheets, Excel, and accounting-related systems.
• Participate in organizational cross‑training and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Perform other accounting and administrative responsibilities as organizational needs require.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

United Way of Greater High Point is a nonprofit organization that unites people, resources, and funding to build strong, vibrant communities where everyone can thrive. Serving High Point, Archdale, Trinity, and Jamestown, the organization works through strategic partnerships and impactful programs to improve lives across the region. Collaborating with 23 partner agencies, United Way of Greater High Point focuses on Healthy Community, Educational Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Through these focus areas, the organization aims to create measurable, lasting change and meaningful outcomes for individuals and families in the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of United Way of Greater High Point. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, this position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and employee benefits, managing campaign and donor-related financial activity, and assisting with audit and financial reporting.

The Accounting Manager works collaboratively with staff, donors, partner agencies, financial institutions, vendors, and outside service providers and serves as an important resource for the organization’s financial and administrative operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including cash receipts, accounts payable, deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.


• Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes and preparation of financial schedules and reports.


• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.


• Assist the CFO with cash management, financial reporting, budgeting, and special financial projects.


• Coordinate accounting activity with the organization’s outside accounting and processing partners and resolve discrepancies as needed.

• Payroll & Employee Benefits


• Coordinate semi-monthly payroll processing and maintain related payroll records and reconciliations.


• Assist with administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and Health Savings Accounts.


• Serve as a resource for employees regarding routine payroll and benefit questions.


• Assist with employee onboarding and other human resources administrative functions.

• Campaign, Pledge & Donor Accounting


• Manage financial processing related to campaign pledges, donor payments, electronic giving, credit card activity, and other contributions.


• Reconcile campaign deposits and pledge activity and coordinate necessary adjustments and write-offs.


• Maintain donor designation records and assist with distributions to partner agencies and other organizations.


• Coordinate accounting and acknowledgment of stock gifts and other special contributions.

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with preparation for the annual financial statement audit, including reconciliations, schedules, confirmations, and supporting documentation.


• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and audit requirements.


• Assist with required financial filings, certifications, sales tax refund requests, and other compliance-related activities.


• Support the CFO and Finance Committee with financial information and reporting as requested.

• Organizational Support


• Provide financial and administrative support for organizational programs, special events, and affiliated initiatives.


• Assist with selected office operations, vendor relationships, and administrative functions.


• Serve as an internal resource for financial spreadsheets, Excel, and accounting-related systems.


• Participate in organizational cross‑training and process‑improvement initiatives.


• Perform other accounting and administrative responsibilities as organizational needs require.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.


• Strong accounting experience, including general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, cash receipts, and month‑end processes.


• Experience with payroll, employee benefits, audit preparation, or nonprofit accounting preferred.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with multiple financial and administrative systems.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to handle financial, donor, payroll, and personnel information with confidentiality and discretion.

Works Closely With:

Staff, Auditors, Financial Institutions, Vendors, Donors, Partner Agencies, and Outside Accounting and Processing Providers.