Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

A client of ours is looking for an Accounting Manager for a contract role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audit, grant accounting, and month-end close processes, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with grant requirements, and the efficiency of our financial operations.

• Oversee the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage and monitor grant accounting, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and reporting deadlines.
• Lead audit preparations, including financial documentation, internal controls, and external audit coordination.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and grant expenditure tracking for management and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and financial modeling) for financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with cash flow management, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and grant compliance regulations.
• Experience with external and internal audits, including preparation and process management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis).
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in nonprofit or government grant accounting.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200).
• Prior experience in financial forecasting and budgeting.

If you are interested in this or similar Accounting Manager roles, please contact Bernadette Komatick at 484.254.9060 for additional information and reference JO# 03710-0013169355