Nonprofit Accounting & Operations Manager (Rural)

Potter County Education Council; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Potter County Education Council in rural Pennsylvania seeks a full-time Accounting & Business Manager to oversee financial and administrative operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Executive Director, manages general ledger, payroll, budgeting, audits, and grant reporting, and collaborates with leadership to sustain programs in a small-team setting.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 3–5 years relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or financial management experience.
• Nonprofit accounting knowledge and GAAP familiarity.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Excel and Office Suite proficiency.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and financial records for programs.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and prepare reports.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and tax filings.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings (e.g., Form 990).
• Develop annual budgets with leadership and provide progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and grant requirements.
• Oversee cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Support HR, contracts, and vendor management.
• Maintain organized filing and assist with statements.
• Track grant funding, expenditures, and reporting.
• Support grant writing and reporting as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Potter County Education Council in rural Pennsylvania seeks a full-time Accounting & Business Manager to oversee financial and administrative operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Executive Director, manages general ledger, payroll, budgeting, audits, and grant reporting, and collaborates with leadership to sustain programs in a small-team setting.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 3–5 years relevant experience,