Accounting Manager

Priority application deadline is Friday, November 21. Ideal start date early January. Title : Accounting ManagerReports to : Operations DirectorPosition Type : Salaried, Full-time (exempt), 40 hours / week. Essential Job FunctionsStrategic Financial ManagementEnsure the integrity and data quality of ABWFs financial management systems.Oversee integrity and manage all accounting processes and systems. Ensure that all books are accurate and maintained up to dateIn coordination with ABWF senior leadership and projects representatives ensure that ABWF policies and procedures are documented and implemented with clear feedback and communication protocols between ABWF and all fiscally sponsored projects.GL Management & AccountingReview and process all organizational expenses and payments and follow up as needed. Use Fund Accounting to manage multiple and diverse fund centers for fiscally sponsored groups.Complete ongoing grant management review and prepare reports for the funders once grants are closed down.Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and reconciliations of fiscally-sponsored groupsManage Chart of AccountsAccounts PayableMaintain accurate annual Vendor List to support preparation of Form 1099 reportingRecord and reconcile weekly Accounts PayableVerify all expenditures are supported by adequate documentation and approvalsRecord monthly payroll and payroll tax entries; credit card transactionsAccounts Receivable Create monthly invoices for incoming grants & revenue paymentsMonitor A / R AgingMaintain grants schedule for tracking restricted and unrestricted funds by periodCash ManagementOversee timely credit card reconciliations.Oversee compliant cash management practices, including internal transfers and completing monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, prepaid debit cards, and all other accounts and financial platforms. Receipt checks, grants and other awardsPerform monthly bank reconciliationsRecording bank depositsMonitor and manage credit card balance and make monthly paymentsFinancial ReportingFacilitate annual audit : respond to requests for information, generate schedules, answer questionsTake primary responsibility for financial systems to ensure data is managed effectively and within appropriate controls and regulationsPrepare, analyze and generate accurate and timely reports on financial status, including financial statements for month-end, quarter-end and year-end with notes (Statement of Financial Position; Statement of Activities; Statement of Cash Flows; Schedule of Functional Expenses; Schedule of Program Revenues and Operating Expenses), and other reports requested by the Board, Fiscally Sponsored groups, and / or fundersMonitor due dates for state, local, and Federal tax filingsCoordinate and oversee 1099 preparationPayrollMaintain payroll files to support monthly payroll calculationsEducation & MentorshipIn coordination with ABWFs senior leadership, provide quarterly financial training to fiscally sponsored projects teams and internal teams as necessary.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelors Degree or higher in Accounting and at least 3 years relevant experience or 4 or more years of relevant experience working in non-profit organizations with annual budgets of at least $2 million dollars; Experience in non-profit accounting and grants management;Proven record of success in managing key nonprofit financial and accounting practices and procedures; Demonstrated extensive knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Google Workspace;Demonstrated alignment to values of ABWF, including racial, economic, and gender justice values;Demonstrated understanding of community organizing in low-income communities for human rights and human dignity;Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment; Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Model A fiscal sponsorship and / or multi-entity structures strongly desired; Knowledge of Ramp, Tremendous, Gusto, PayPal, DocuSign and / or similar FinTech software a plus;Experience training others in non-profit financial management principles is a plus;ABWF operates with a startup mentality and expects employees to be willing to learn and experiment with new technologies to improve workflows and service delivery. Our preferred candidate will be : Able to thrive in a workplace culture where diversity is valued;Adaptable, flexible and resilient in the face of change;Tenacious and persistent when faced with a challenge;Curious by naturea problem solver;Focused and well-organized; Able to juggle big picture strategy and detailed day-to-day operations;Able to manage multiple priorities.Working ConditionsSchedule : The position is mostly virtual with some in-person requirements. Our office is based in New Haven, Connecticut. Travel : Preference for a regional candidate who could travel once / month or quarterly to New Haven. Environment : The work environment includes a virtual collaboration and occasional in-office workPhysical Demands : This role requires the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in theseSituations. May require long periods remaining stationary. Requires constant operation of a computer.Compensation & BenefitsSalary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000 based on experience and qualifications. Full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits including Unlimited PTO; Family & Medical Leave; Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverages; and retirement options.Equal Opportunity StatementA Better Way Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, race, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. A Better Way Foundation complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. A Better Way Foundation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of A Better Way Foundation employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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