Accounting Manager

Why Join JVS

JVS is a nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps in employment by supporting jobseekers with the skills and confidence to secure quality careers with family-sustaining wages. Grounded in core values of repairing the world and focused on helping our program participants achieve economic mobility we believe everyone deserves access to training and the chance fora good job. JVS develops training programs in close partnership with employers in high growth sectors offering high quality jobs.

Building on decades of experience and success JVS is a data-driven organization that takes a whole systems approach to addressing employment and economic equity. Through our direct service programs employerengagementand policy change JVS is working toward a future where everyone has access to quality education and training programs that lead to high quality employment and economic mobility.

The Role

The Accounting Managermanagescore accounting operations and key components of the monthly close process including balance sheetaccounts payablereconciliations and financial reporting ensuringthat financial records areaccuratetimely and compliant with GAAP and internal control standards.

Working closely with the Controller theAccounting Managerplays a key role in supporting the annual audit regulatory filings and financial process improvements. TheAccounting Manageralsocollaborateswith department leaders on budget monitoring.

As anintegral part of the Finance team theAccounting Managerhelps strengthen financial systems improve processes and support organizational planning through reliable financial data and analysis.

Scope

Month-EndClose and General Accounting

• Lead key components of the month-end close process partnering with the Controller to ensure completion by the 10th of each month.

• Proactivelyidentify troubleshoot and resolve issues that may delay the close process.

• Oversee thepreparation ofadjusting andreclassificationjournal entries including large entries using journal entry imports ensuring compliance with GAAP and proper supporting documentation.

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accounts are supported byaccurateschedules and documentation.

• Review the trial balance for completeness and accuracy investigating and resolving discrepancies.

• Analyze fluctuations and variances in financial results and develop processes to support ongoing variance analysis.

• Escalate complex accounting issues to the Controller whenappropriate.

Financial Reporting & Budget Support

• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports andassisttheControllerbyanalyzing variances.

• Support departmental budget meetings by providing financial reports and analysis.

• Develop ad-hoc financial reports and analyses to supportleadershipdecision-making and organizational planning.

Annual Audit & RegulatoryCompliance

• Support the planning and execution of the annual financial statement audit 990 filing 1099 filing and NICRA process working with the Controller to ensure deadlines are met.

BankReconciliation& Cash Monitoring

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepanciesin a timely manner.

• Monitor account balances and work with the Controller tomaintainappropriate cashlevels across accounts.

• Assistwith cash flow forecasting as needed

Process Improvement

• Identifyopportunities to improve financial systems reporting tools and accounting processes and implement solutions to enhanceefficiency and accuracy.

Accounts Payable& Expense Management

• Full administration and oversight of JVSs expense management platformincludingassistingimplementation androll out of the platform

• Processaccounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy compliance with internal policies and adherence to internal control standards

• Ensure contractor payments align with contractual agreements

• Review the accounts payable aging report monthly and resolve outstanding items

• Maintainaccuratevendor records

• Collaboratewith the Senior Revenue Manager to ensure accounts payable records align with documentationrequiredfor government contract billing

• Manage the reviewand importofcorporate credit card transactionson amonthlybasis

• Oversee corporate credit card and participant paymentsystemsassistingcardholders with reconciliationand account questionsand resolving payment issues as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in AccountingorFinance

• 4years of progressive accounting experience preferably within a nonprofit or similarly complex organization

• Strong knowledge ofGAAP general ledger accounting and financial reporting processes

• Demonstrated experience withmonth-end close balance sheet reconciliations and journal entry preparation and review

• Experienceoverseeingaccounts payable processes and expense management systems

• ProficiencyinExcel including formulas such as lookups SUMIFSandtables

• Experience working withERP or accounting systemswithlarge financial datasets

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability toidentifydiscrepanciesdetermineroot causes and implement solutions

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance staff

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

• Commitment tomaintainingstronginternal controls and financial best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience withnonprofit accounting including cost allocation or grant-funded programs

• Experience supportingannual auditsandForm 990 preparation

• Experience working withgovernment-funded programs or Uniform Guidance requirements

• Experience withSage Intacct or similar cloud-based accounting platforms

• Experience developingfinancial reports or dashboards for departmental or leadership use

• CPA CPA candidate or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance

What We Offer

• Annual Salary: $96500- $106500

• 100% covered medical and dental plans for the employee

• Accruedsixteen(16) days of Vacation accruedten(10) days of Paid Sick Leave

• Paid federal and Jewish holidays

• 3% 403(b) retirement contribution match and 3% non-elective contribution

• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

• Pet Insurance Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development opportunities and $500 Work-From-Home stipend

• JVS does not provide relocation packages

• 4 Day Work Week

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As anEqual Opportunity EmployerJVS is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sexgender gender identity and expression sexual orientation national origin disability age marital status veteran status pregnancy parental status genetic information or characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable welcome diverse applicants. Please let us know if you needaccommodationsor auxiliaryaidsfor the interview process.