Accounting Manager

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC is seeking a nonprofit accounting professional to lead day-to-day accounting for grants and activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparent reporting for leadership and funders.

You will manage full-cycle accounting for multiple grants, oversee month-end close, and maintain chart of accounts within Sage Intacct while collaborating with program teams on budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofit accounting and restricted funds.
• Proficiency in grant budgeting and cost allocations.
• Sage Intacct experience in nonprofit environments.
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting skills.
• Audit preparation and coordination exposure.
• Ability to manage multiple grants with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple grants.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain chart of accounts and project/grant structures in Sage Intacct.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports for internal stakeholders and funders.
• Monitor grant spending and cost allocations to budgets and restrictions.
• Collaborate with program leaders to develop grant budgets and forecasts.
• Support audit and monitoring processes with documentation and schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements in the finance function.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Grant management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Grant compliance

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Solver

Job description

Step into a mission-driven organisation where your nonprofit accounting expertise will directly support impactful programs and initiatives. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to own complex grant accounting, streamline processes, and build robust financial visibility for leadership and stakeholders.

About the Role:

In this role, you will lead the day-to-day accounting and financial management for multiple grants and nonprofit activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. You will oversee month-end close processes, maintain strong internal controls, and provide timely, insightful financial reporting. Working closely with program and finance teams, you'll serve as a key partner in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic grant management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple grants, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance with grantor requirements.
• Lead and execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of financial statements.
• Maintain and optimise the chart of accounts and project/grant structures within Sage Intacct.
• Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
• Monitor grant spending and cost allocations to ensure alignment with budgets and funding restrictions.
• Collaborate with program leaders to develop and update grant budgets and forecasts.
• Support audit and monitoring processes by providing documentation, schedules, and explanations related to grants and general accounting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.

Key Requirements:

• Prior nonprofit accounting experience, including work with restricted funds and grant-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.
• Demonstrated experience managing or accounting for foundation and/or corporate grants.
• Proven experience with grant budgeting, tracking, compliance, documentation, and cost allocations.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct in a nonprofit environment.
• Solid knowledge of month-end close and general accounting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple grants, priorities, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor within a collaborative finance team.
• Experience using Solver or similar financial reporting and budgeting tools.
• Background supporting process improvements or system enhancements in finance.
• Exposure to audit preparation and coordination for nonprofit organisations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.
• Advanced coursework or training in nonprofit accounting or grant management is an advantage.