Accounting Manager

San Diego Rescue Mission; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage with 85% employer‑p­a

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness,

401(k) with employer match after one y

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements (position +

Business casual work environment with:

Job summary

San Diego Rescue Mission, located in Downtown San Diego, CA, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and staff. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Finance department and oversees month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support.

The candidate will drive process improvements, ensure nonprofit compliance, and guide department leaders on budgeting questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience managing accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting.
• Experience working within a faith-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of departmental spending patterns and financial trends.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain month-end closing schedules and journal entries.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and account analyses.
• Support weekly cash flow reporting.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating financial forecast scenarios.
• Assist with annual budgeting and ongoing financial planning processes.
• Provide guidance to department leaders regarding budget and forecast questions.
• Assist in supporting schedules, confirmations, and adjusting entries as required.
• Help ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Supervise and support accounting staff.
• Review accounts payable transactions and payment processing activities.
• Provide guidance regarding expense coding and credit card reconciliation issues.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and professional growth within the accounting team.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Time management

Ownership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or CPA-track candidate preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Position Summary

San Diego Rescue Mission | Downtown San Diego, CA

Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site

Compensation: $90,000-$96,000 annually (DOE)

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the San Diego Rescue Mission, including month-end close activities, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and audit support. This position also provides leadership and oversight to accounting staff while helping drive continuous process improvement within the Finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Develop a thorough understanding of departmental spending patterns and financial trends.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain month-end closing schedules and journal entries.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and account analyses.
• Support weekly cash flow reporting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating financial forecast scenarios.
• Assist with annual budgeting and ongoing financial planning processes.
• Provide guidance and support to department leaders regarding budget and forecast questions.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist in supporting schedules, confirmations, and adjusting entries as required.
• Help ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and support accounting staff
• Review accounts payable transactions and payment processing activities.
• Provide guidance regarding expense coding and credit card reconciliation issues.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and professional growth within the accounting team.

Other Duties

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Finance Department and Mission objectives.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience managing accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit accounting.
• Experience working within a faith-based organization.
• Experience with Sage Intacct.
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and drive projects to completion.

Faith & Mission Alignment

• Faith
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Excellence

Benefits & Perks

• Medical coverage with 85% employer-paid employee premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of service
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Business casual work environment with casual Fridays

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is based at our Downtown San Diego headquarters and requires regular use of a computer and standard office equipment. The role involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and communicating with employees and external partners. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds may be required.

Why Join San Diego Rescue Mission?

This is more than an accounting role. It is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to help transform lives and strengthen an organization dedicated to ending homelessness through Christ-centered care.

If you are an experienced accounting professional who values excellence, service, and purpose-driven work, we encourage you to apply.