Accounting Manager

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Mashpee, MA is seeking an Accounting Manager to maintain the general ledger and supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grant accounting. The role reports to the Tribal Comptroller and leads the accounting staff to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in support of tribal operations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or finance, 7–10 years of experience with GAAP, and a track record of managing federal awards and audits in

Qualifications

• Experience in governmental and/or non-profit fund accounting.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years managing federal awards and accounting teams.
• Four years responsible for overall accounting system and trial balance accuracy.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting systems, spreadsheets, and reporting.
• Diverse experience with multiple financial systems.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities including AP/AR, payroll and grant accounting.
• Manage monthly close, GL reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll staff.
• Coordinate system payroll data integration with financial/HRS systems.
• Provide staff leadership and support for annual financial statement audit.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — preferred

Job description

Accounting Manager

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Mashpee, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

The Accounting Manager performs highly specialized accounting work required to maintain the MWT's general ledger and oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reconciliations, payroll, and post-award grant accounting functions. Working under the direction of the Tribal Comptroller, the Accounting Manager directs and coordinates the daily activities of the accounting staff. Ensures the prompt and accurate recording of revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities, while maintaining the integrity of internal controls. Leads the monthly close process.

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, prepaid expenses, post-award grant accounting, and accruals.
• Responsible for the quality of the data entered into the accounting system and the accuracy of the trial balance.
• Manages the monthly accounting close process and oversees the monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Ensures prompt, accurate month-end and year-end closings while maintaining GAAP compliance.
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the workflow of the accounts payable staff, including ensuring accurate invoice recording, timely payment, and overseeing the management and reconciliation of the accounts payable module within the financial system.
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the accounts receivable staff, including ensuring accurate recording of charges, timely drawdowns of grant awards, timely collection of receivables, accurate recording of cash receipts, and overseeing the management and reconciliation of accounts receivable.
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the payroll staff, ensuring accurate processing of weekly payroll and all related tax and compliance filings.
• Manages the integration of system payroll data with the financial and human resource systems.
• Oversees monthly cash account reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items.
• In collaboration with the Tribal Comptroller, evaluates accounting policies and procedures, identifying weaknesses in internal controls.
• Designs appropriate corrections to strengthen internal controls.
• Provides staff leadership and support to the annual financial statement audit.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and guidance to effect positive outcomes.
• Performs other accounting assignments and tasks as required and requested by the Tribal Comptroller.

Salary Information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience in governmental and/or non-profit fund accounting.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience managing federal awards and accounting teams, including supervisory experience.
• Four years of experience being responsible for the overall accounting system and the accuracy of the trial balance.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and extensive experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with financial accounting systems, spreadsheet functionality, and financial reporting writing applications.
• Experience with financial accounting systems should be diverse, having worked with more than one system during one’s career.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Manage multiple tasks with efficiency and necessary priority.
• Preferred Certified Public Accountant

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