Accounting Manager

HOUSTON AREA WOMENS CENTER; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Agency Holidays

401(k) Match

Job summary

Houston Area Women's Center is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee general ledger, grant recognition, accrual accounting, and variance analysis in a hybrid, full-time role in Houston, TX. The position partners with the Controller on day-to-day operations and revenue recognition per GAAP.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least three years in financial reporting and leadership, and proficiency with ERP/GL systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger.
• A minimum of three years of experience leading a team with direct reports.
• Intermediate proficiency with ERP and GL systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, cash management, revenue recognition, and fixed assets.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate annual financial audit, Single Audit, and regulatory reporting.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger

Leadership

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Accounting Manager your responsible for all aspects of general ledger accounting, grant and contribution recognition, accrual accounting, and variance analysis. The Accounting Manager will assist the Controller in various day-to-day financial operations and have experience with project analysis and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.

Your Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday
• 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Work Model: hybrid

Local Travel: N/A

Our Total Rewards Package:

At the Houston Area Women's Center, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

• Annual Compensation:$86K-90K based on relevant experience
• Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Time Away From Work Program, including:
• Vacation Leave based on relevant professional experience (15-30 days annually for full-time employees; prorated for eligible part-time employees)
• Sick Leave (112 hours annually for full-time employees; prorated for eligible part-time employees)
• Eleven (11) Paid Agency Holidays for eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work on the observed holiday
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 125% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of annual earnings for eligible full-time employees after one year of service

Vacation and sick leave eligibility, accruals, usage, rollover limits, holiday eligibility, and all benefit programs are administered in accordance with HAWC policies and applicable plan documents.

Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Working at Houston Area Women's center gives you a rewarding experience in which our diverse team of employees work together as part of the empowerment of a survivor's life and at the same time part of a much larger mission. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. Every day we continue to embed diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity in everything we do as we provide service to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

The Requirements We are Seeking:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited educational institution.
• A minimum of three years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger.
• A minimum of three years of experience leading a team with direct reports.
• Intermediate proficiency with ERP and GL systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

What you Deliver in this role:

• You will supervise daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, cash management, revenue recognition, and fixed assets.
• You will lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• You will review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting
  documentation.
• You will prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports in accordance
  with GAAP.
• You will analyze financial results and provide insights to support operational and strategic
  decision-making.
• You will monitor cash flow and support treasury and liquidity management.
• You will serve as the backup approver for the Accounts Payable invoice approval process.
• You will oversee accounts receivable, monitor collections, and improve cash conversion
• You will review payroll and collaborate with Human Resources and Grants to ensure accurate payroll
  processing and grant allocations.
• You will maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and
  federal and state regulations.
• You will coordinate annual financial audit, Single Audit, and regulatory reporting, including audit
  schedules, PBC requests, and support for IRS Forms 990 and 5500.
• You will supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous
  improvement.
• You will improve accounting processes, maintain financial systems, and support automation and system
  enhancements.
• You will develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• You will support the Controller and CFO with budgeting, financial analysis, special projects, and other
  strategic initiatives.
• Other duties/projects may be assigned.

What Skills and Assets you bring, and more:

• Computer savvy and able to learn new applications and systems quickly.
• Strong data-entry skills.
• Excellent attention to details
• Demonstration of professional objectivity and appreciation for confidential information
• Ability to follow instructions and to adhere to policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet individual and team deadlines
• Has a growth mindset and is a good team player
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

When you work here at HAWC you make an impact not just in the lives of the survivors and the people you help, but also make an impact in our own lives and our community. We learn and grow with a purpose where we strive to work for a common cause, which is to end domestic and sexual violence for ALL.