Accounting Manager

Position Overview:

The Accounting Manager will help manage the financial and accounting activities, and internal controls for Next Door. Responsible for daily financial and accounting operations, the role includes providing support for the audit, compliance, reporting, analysis, and the fiscal team. The Accounting Manager will act as a crucial ally to the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

FINANCE 30%

Produce accurate financial statements and reports for use in both internal and external compliance and reporting, including for management, committee and board meetings.

Tracking and reporting on the annual operating and programmatic budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.

Ensure appropriate gift entry, management and reporting in partnership with the Development team.

ACCOUNTING 60%

• Manage the daily oversight of accounting operations and execute basic accounting procedures for the general ledger, sub ledgers, and reporting systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investments, fixed assets, purchasing, journal entries, grant distributions and vendor payments.
• Supervise and mentor the fiscal staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Manage the general ledger closings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and ensuring accurate financial presentations and account reconciliations.
• Assist with banking activities and reconciliations.
• Provide oversight to payroll processing and reporting.
• Assist in the execution and implementation of technology to streamline processes.

INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE 10%

• Monitor internal controls and compliance in regard to accounting and finance policies and procedures.

Accountability and Performance Requirement

All staff members are accountable for knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with their individual position in an efficient and effective manner, understanding that each of us plays an integral role in the success of our mission. All staff will support the agency mission, vision, standards of conduct/code of ethics and strategic directions and support administrative decisions. This must demonstrated by maintaining a positive work and environment, by behaving and communicating in an appropriate manner with children, families, coworkers, supervisors and the public while achieving performance expectations.