Accounting Manager

Inner-City Scholarship Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit educational organization in New York is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee all accounting functions, including budgeting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 5 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This position is full-time, offering a chance to impact educational advancement in inner-city communities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of diversified accounting with not-for-profit experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of computer-based accounting systems required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing an annual financial plan and budget.
• Maintaining all accounting procedures and processes.
• Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Office Of Catholic Education Advancement

Accounting Manager

Overview/Purpose:

To execute all accounting functions within the Catholic Education Advancement Office with an emphasis on Inner-City Scholarship Fund and the Partnership for Quality Education (AKA Champions for Quality).

Reports to: Chief of Finance and Operations

Work Location: 488 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022

Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing an annual financial plan and budget for the Catholic Education Advancement Office, Inner-City Scholarship Fund, and the Partnership for Quality Education.
• Maintaining and overseeing all accounting procedures and processes.
• Reconciling monthly revenue booked in the donor database to accounting software.
• Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports for the respective entities.
• Supporting the disbursement and investment committees of the boards, preparing the board of trustees’ materials, and presenting the operating results at the board meetings.
• Collaborating with external auditors to ensure successful annual audits of Inner-City Scholarship Fund and Partnership for Quality Education, Inc.
• Preparing the necessary annual tax returns.
• Participating in strategic financial projects when necessary.
• Train and oversee the Office Manager and Gift Processing staff as required.
• Assuring that policies, practices, methods, and procedures conform to professional accounting standards.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred.
• 5 years of diversified accounting with not-for-profit experience (especially contributions and grants accounting) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with special emphasis on Word and Excel
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of computer-based accounting systems.
• Effectively maintain financial records of the Catholic Education Advancement Office.
• Maintain adequate communication of financial results to senior management.
• Ensure that accounting data is accurate and complies with accounting standards.
• Intelligent, articulate, highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solver, detail-oriented, and well organized, able to meet deadlines and requests.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and execution skills.
• Sensitive to the confidentiality of information reviewed for analysis and review.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance