Accounting Manager

Project Self-Sufficiency; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site childcare

401K plan

Job summary

Project Self-Sufficiency in New Jersey seeks an Accounting Manager to assist the Executive Director in overseeing financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, tax regulations, and donor requirements. You will manage reporting, audits, and grant tracking while maintaining transparency and accountability.

You will supervise staff accountant, collaborate with development and program teams, and contribute to process improvements, risk management, and internal controls in a fast-paced nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.
• Experience with fund accounting and nonprofit compliance.
• 6+ years progressive accounting experience, including monthly close.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations: AP/AR, payroll, GL.
• Oversee recording of all financial activity and investments.
• Ensure revenue recognition and timely monthly close.
• Prepare board packages and financial statements.
• Prepare reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Supervise staff accountant and ensure internal controls.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Integrity

Social impact passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Fund EZ

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Manager will assist the Executive Director in overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations, and donor requirements. This role manages financial reporting, audits, and grant tracking while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Financial Oversight

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Oversee recording of all financial activity, including cash receipts, purchases, payments and Investment Activity.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly close process.
• Prepare board packages
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards.

Grant & Fund Accounting

• Track restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Ensure accurate recording of grant expenditures in general ledger including quarterly reconciliations to grant filings.
• Collaborate with program staff on grant budgets and financial reports.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with annual audit and 990 tax filing requests.
• Assist with on-off audits including but not limited to grants, 401k, workers comp.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to financial policies.
• Stay current on nonprofit financial regulations and best practices.

Leadership

• Supervise staff accountant.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development and program teams.

Other

• Assist with process automation/improvement.
• Provide timely support for one-off requests.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, (CPA preferred).
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with fund accounting and grant compliance.
• Experience with monthly book close.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Fund EZ).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be detail-oriented willing to investigate complex issues and uncover root causes.
• Passion for organization's mission and commitment to social impact.
• Must be collaborative, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• High standard of integrity is essential.

Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Salary for this position is $105,000 - $115,000, commensurate with previous experience references and other factors.

Company Description

Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit organization located in semi-rural northwestern New Jersey which has assisted low-income families along the