Job Description:
Role: Accounting Manager
Location: New London, CT/Onsite
Job type: Fulltime/Permanent
Industry Type: Non-Profit Organization
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide oversight of the daily operations related to cash management and general accounting areas within the finance office.
- Efficiently and effectively manage the accounting function and produce the required financial reports within institutional deadlines and in accordance with GAAP.
- Assist with various compliance efforts (tax, regulatory, institutional, etc.).
- Answer questions and provide support to Business Office personnel and all other constituencies within the wider College community.
- Prepare and perform analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts as part of the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
- Aid in restricted and unrestricted cash management.
- Prepare analyses of individual departments or program spending as requested by the CFO or Director of Finance.
- Assist in preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements (internal and external).
- Provide information to Auditors, as needed.
- Additional job related duties as assigned.
Skills
- Astute attention to detail to assure the general ledger and financial statements are in accordance with GAAP.
- Technical and financial skills that include financial reconciliation, modeling, statistics and analytics.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and complete priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, students, faculty, staff and all internal and external constituents.
- A strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Experience with Not-for-profit accounting, preferably higher education
- A strong background in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Blackbaud software a plus.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and/or audit in not-for-profit organization, preferably higher education.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial accounting software and technology.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general financial information, publications, technical procedures and government regulations.
- Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems effectively.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US Citizen?
- Are you a Green Card Holder?
- What is your email address/email ID?
- What is your Current Location? Mention the location with zip code
- What would be your notice period if offered?
- What is your salary expectation for fulltime per annum?
- What is the reason for a job change from your current employment?
Experience:
- Accounting/Audit: 5 years (Preferred)
- Non Profit Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New London, CT 06320 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- New London, CT 06320: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person