Accounting Manager

East Boston Social Centers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,564,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Child care assistance

Job summary

East Boston Social Centers is seeking an Accounting Manager to report to the Chief Financial Officer and help oversee day-to-day financial operations, general ledger maintenance, and reporting in a nonprofit setting.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, grant administration, and the use of AI/automation to streamline processes. Requires 5+ years accounting, including 3+ in nonprofit, with a CPA or master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting principles and Federal and State contracts.
• Independent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication and customer service skills.
• Collegial and collaborative demeanor.
• Experience with nonprofit compliance, grants, and donor-restricted funds.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines with a strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance reports.
• Monitor and track restricted, unrestricted, and temporarily restricted funds.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and assist program managers with budget monitoring.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and other regulatory documents in compliance with federal and state laws.
• Prepares grant invoicing and processing of related paperwork.
• Assist with special project as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Grants management

Donor-restricted funds

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

Nonprofit compliance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or Master’s preferred

5+ years progressive accounting experience (3+ nonprofit)

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

AI-driven accounting tools

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Administration

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Manager is responsible for assisting the CFO to managing the organization’s day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and grants management. This position ensures that the organization's finances are accurate, timely, and in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific regulations. Seeking candidates with familiarity or experience in applying AI and automation technologies to streamline accounting operations and improve data analysis.

Please note that as part of the interview process, final candidates will be asked to demonstrate their skills and knowledge through solving two short accounting problems. They will be compensated for their time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance reports.
• Monitor and track restricted, unrestricted, and temporarily restricted funds.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and assist program managers with budget monitoring.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and other regulatory documents in compliance with federal and state laws.
• Prepares grant invoicing and processing of related paperwork.
• Assist with special project as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting principles and Federal and State contracts.
• Independent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication and customer service skills.
• Collegial and collaborative demeanor.
• Experience with nonprofit compliance, grants, and donor-restricted funds.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines with a strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in nonprofit accounting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Training

• Microsoft Office
• Grant management systems
• Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar.
• Experience with AI-driven tools and automation in accounting processes strongly preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment.
• The noise level in this environment is moderate.
• This job regularly requires the employee to sit, walk and stand as well as use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment.

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation is between $85,00-$95,000.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, a 403b retirement plan, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal days), long-term disability, child care assistance, and more.

East Boston Social Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.