Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager Reports to: Senior Director of FinanceProgram: 9003-FinanceDepartment: AdminLocation: Arlington Headquarters - 2116 Arlington Ave. Suite 100 Los Angeles CA 90018Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pmStatus: Exempt (Salary) Full-Time ManagementBenefits: Medical Dental Vision Retirement Planning (403b) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : 1SUMMARYThe Accounting Manager is a service-minded professional and a part of the Finance Department who is responsible for supporting and supervising various aspects of accounting functions at The People Concern. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and will support the Finance Department by serving as the manager of the accounting team will provide support for government and private audits will assist in monitoring preparing and/or performing general ledger entries will oversee month-end close activities will review and ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts and review transactions for proper coding and DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage Accounts payables and finance administration functions by supervising the accounting team reviewing work for accuracy and providing training and guidance on proper coding and classifications Responsible for the full cycle of accounts payable process and data integrity. Ensure that all accounts and cash-related documentation is systematically stored and safeguarded Oversee the weekly check- run process and ensure staff follow the process in accordance with required internal controls and urgencies Assist with proper coding and classification of costs in accordance with policies and procedures Ensures the accuracy of transactions and allocations related to government contracts and private grants income and expenses Maintain quality controls associated with the AP process including credit card management systems and other third-party systems related to these functions Assist with managing the month-end closing process ensuring timely closing and fiscal data accuracy. Assists in the preparation and management of contracts grants and agency audits. Assists in the development of and implementation of accounting procedures; including recommending changesUpdate and maintain accounting forms such as check requests petty cash credit card reimbursements mileage etc. Performs and assists in the completion of bank accounts and agency credit cards reconciliations. Stays current with government regulations and assists with preparation and coordination of annual tax and 1099s as :Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered3-5 years of experience working in a Finance Department in a supervisory role with a team of 4 members with an understanding of accounting standards and principles.3-5 years experience performing non-profit accountingExperience with multiple non-profit accounting software solutions especially QuickBooks to understand cost allocations and government grant of GAAP and financial systems best practicesExcellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Outlook Work and Excel).Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal problem solving and conflict resolution skills and exercises professional adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced professional ENVIRONMENTPrimarily indoor office environment Regularly required to sit stand bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 poundsMay necessitate working in busy and loud environmentsMay be exposed to elements like cold heat dust noise and odorMay need to bend stoop twist and sit throughout the day