Accounting Manager - Hybrid Remote

firstPRO, Inc; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, including expense and cash accounting, while leading a team. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the nonprofit sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience in nonprofit strongly preferred.
• Ability to identify system/process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including expenses, AP, and cash management.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and training.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, preparing financial statements.

Skills

Accounting management

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Overview

Our client, a mission-driven and rapidly growing nonprofit organization in New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions and support the organization’s vital community-focused work. This is a leadership role where you’ll oversee expense and cash accounting, accounts payable, financial reporting, and audits while coaching a team and driving continuous improvement across accounting operations.

If you’re passionate about using your accounting expertise to make a difference in the nonprofit sector, this is a unique opportunity to pair technical skills with purpose-driven impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including expenses, AP, fixed assets, cash management, and debt reporting
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management
• Review, monitor, and analyze monthly expenses to ensure accuracy in the general ledger
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, preparing financial statements and supporting schedules in compliance with GAAP
• Oversee reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, ensuring audit-ready accuracy
• Partner with internal teams to review budgets, forecasts, and variances; explain results and provide recommendations
• Support treasury activities including wire transfers and cash flow forecasting
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems, including chart of accounts, reporting structures, and staff training
• Collaborate with program leaders to provide financial insights that support decision-making
• Assist with annual audit preparation and coordinate external auditor requests
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Experience in nonprofit strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit procedures, and internal controls
• Proficiency in Workday and Excel; ability to identify system/process improvements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Analytical mindset with a proven track record of solving problems and improving processes

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)