Accounting Manager-New Jersey Ave-DC-Full Time

Unity Health Care, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Care, Inc. is looking for an Accounting Manager for their Washington, DC location. This role includes overseeing all accounting operations, managing the monthly close process, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Candidates should have 8-15 years of accounting experience, ideally in not-for-profit settings, with a preferred CPA designation.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial management skills, analytical abilities, and leadership qualities, ensuring effective internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 8 – 15 years of experience in accounting; not for profit preferred.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Prior supervision experience and working with underserved or homeless populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations within the organization.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supervise accounts payable.
• Manage daily operations of the accounting department.

Skills

Financial management skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA preferred

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Accounting Manager-New Jersey Ave-DC-Full Time

Regular Full-Time Washington, DC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3164

Salary Range: $104,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

INTRODUCTION

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all accounting operations within the organization. Key duties include maintaining the general ledger, developing and recommending accounting policies and procedures, ensuring effective internal controls, preparing monthly financial reports, and supervising accounts payable and general accounting functions. This role requires strong financial management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to lead accounting processes that support organizational goals and compliance requirements. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with 4–5 years of relevant professional experience. CPA designation preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and achieve organizational objectives. Prior supervision experience and working with underserved or homeless populations is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Controller in the monthly close process and preparation of the monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assists the Controller in monitoring the Company's financial performance by performing financial analysis that helps to identify and explain context, trends, relationships of business activities.
• Manages and oversees the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Responsible for accurate financial statement reporting, recording financial transactions, and coordinating accounting transaction.
• Actively leads, manages, mentors and trains accounting staff in the recording of transactions.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to address financial questions.
• Perform quarterly balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analysis.
• Reviews accounting principles and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in reconciling grants and patient revenue activity.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 8 – 15 years of experience in accounting; not for profit preferred.
• CPA preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written, and phone communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures; including a Non-Profit environment.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting system preferred.