Accounting Manager

Elevate Rapid City; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days vacation

12 days personal leave

12 weeks paid parental leave

Employer-paid health premiums

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Elevate Rapid City is seeking an Accounting Manager to maintain financial records and support reporting for a nonprofit. You will handle day-to-day accounting, payroll and reconciliations, and assist with audits and annual budgeting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of accounting experience, familiarity with non-profit fund accounting, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel. This role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and clear financial communication to leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Non-profit accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with fund accounting and grant reporting is a plus.
• Proficient in GAAP and basic non-profit accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare IRS Form 990 schedules and coordinate with external accountants.
• Process accounts payable and vendor payments; manage receivables.
• Maintain grant tracking and reporting as required by funders.
• Support annual budgeting and variance analysis with leadership.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant records and confidentiality of information.
• Provide cash flow reports and assist forecasting and decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

2+ years accounting/bookkeeping experience

Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

BILL

FathomHQ

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the organization's financial records, processing day-to-day accounting transactions, supporting financial reporting, and assisting with annual audit and budgeting activities. This position helps ensure the organization's financial operations are accurate, timely, and compliant with non-profit accounting standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, including bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual IRS Form 990 and coordinate with external accountants to facilitate timely and accurate filing.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Generate invoices and manage accounts receivable.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collection of business loans and other receivables.
• Maintain updated vendor and customer records.

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare documentation and schedules for the annual financial audit.
• Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with GAAP, non-profit accounting standards, organizational policies, and grant requirements.

Budget & Financial Planning

• Assist leadership with preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify variances.
• Prepare cash flow reports and provide financial information to support organizational forecasting and decision-making.

Banking & Cash Management

• Process bank deposits and reconcile banking activity.
• Assist leadership with cash management and banking activities.

Other

• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with fund accounting and grant reporting is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and basic non-profit accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines independently.
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Online, BILL, and other accounting software
• Experience with financial reporting tools (such as FathomHQ) is a plus.

Why Join Elevate Rapid City?

Elevate Rapid City exists to improve lives by expanding opportunity, strengthening businesses, and building a prosperous and thriving community through economic development. We believe meaningful economic development happens when businesses, communities, educators, investors, entrepreneurs, and public partners work together toward a shared vision.

As our Accounting Manager, you'll play a vital role in advancing that mission by ensuring the financial strength and stewardship that support our work. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values servant leadership, accountability, integrity, courage, and measurable community impact. If you enjoy bringing accuracy, organization, and financial insight to an organization making a difference in our region, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation:

Benefits Package

Paid Time Off & Flexibility

• 20 days of vacation
• 12 days of personal leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave

Robust Health & Wellness Coverage

• 100% employer-paid employee medical premiums; 60% employer-paid premiums for family
• Dental and vision
• Long-term disability, and $100K employer-paid life & AD&D
• 401(k) with up to 7% total employer contribution

Elevate Rapid City is an Equal Opportunity Employer