Accounting Team Lead – GL & Close (Nonprofit)

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

PTO accrual

Cell phone discounts

Tickets at Work

Headspace

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to oversee general ledger activities, monthly close, and financial reporting. You will supervise staff, ensure timely journal entries, reconciliations, and collaborate with auditors while driving process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a CPA or advanced degree, 5+ years in accounting with GL and reporting, and experience in governmental or non-profit settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• CPA or other professional certification or Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with strong background in financial reporting, general ledger management, and reconciliations, preferably in governmental or non-profit.
• At least 1 year of treasury maintenance and management experience preferred.
• Two years of experience leading or supervising GL staff preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply GAAP and GASB standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews routine and non-routine monthly journal entries and reconciliations with timely, accurate activity.
• Assists with coordinating monthly close and ensures deadlines; prepares timely financial statements and variance explanations.
• Communicate with external and internal auditors regarding financial reporting matters.
• Assist with special projects including accounting standards implementation and reporting for component entities.
• Help train new and existing staff and review staff work papers and projects.
• Coordinate daily responsibilities of General Ledger accounting staff.
• Identify issues and communicate resolutions to management.
• Perform treasury and cash management functions including cash flow analysis and transfers.

Skills

General ledger management

Financial reporting

GAAP

GASB

Treasury management

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to oversee general ledger activities, monthly close, and financial reporting. You will supervise staff, ensure timely journal entries, reconciliations, and collaborate with auditors while driving process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a CPA or advanced degree, 5+ years in accounting with GL and reporting, and experience in governmental or non-profit settings.