Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Permanent)
Our client an established non-profit organization in WNY is looking to hire an Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity with a great work-life balance to have an impact on the community and perform purpose-driven work.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure that the organization is running smoothly
  
• Manage mentor and train accounting personnel 4 staff members including a Senior Accountant Staff Accountant Grants Administrator and a Part-time Accountant
  
• Manage all aspects of fund investment and trust accountingincluding income allocations & CRTs (Charitable Remainder Trusts)
  
• Oversee grant and distribution processes ensuring funds are being allocated appropriately
  
• Ensure gift stock and contribution accounting processes are being carried out in a detailed/efficient manner
  
• Audit accounting processes and determine if there are any areas for improvement
  
• Create and implement process improvements to streamline efficiencies
  
• Audit accounting systems and conduct research into newer/up-to-date systems to implement and improve financial workflows
  
• Train accounting staff on new processes/financial systems as they are being implemented
  
• Prepare annual budgets utilizing actual financial reports; conduct budget analysis vs. spending and prepare/present quarterly budget reports to upper leadership and external stakeholders
  
• Juggle multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time direct hire (great work/life balance with 40 hour weeks: 35 hours work week with 1 hour lunch each day)
  
• 100% in-office
  
• $75000 - $90000 annually depending on experience
  
• Excellent benefits: 50-80% Employer contribution to health insurance (depending on tier) life insurance disability 3 weeks PTO roughly 20 paid holidays 401k with match (5%) complimentary fitness membership
  
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
  
• 3-5 years experience in public or private accounting
  
• Experience with debits/credits required
  
• Experience with fund accounting investment accounting trust accounting etc. highly preferred
  
• Supervisory experience preferred; innate leadership skills for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Proficient computer skills
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Quick learner
  
• Meticulous attention to detail!!!
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: