JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for general ledger management, account reconciliation, cash receipts processing, depreciation and accruals, investment accounting, restricted asset releases, A/R collections, and preliminary monthly accounting cycle closing.
Agency Overview
Every child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child.
DETAILS
Categories / Dept
Finance
REPORTS TO
Chief Financial Officer
REPORTING STAFF
yes
STATUS
full-time-exempt
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders
- Under the direction of the CFO, collaborate with leadership to develop, monitor and forecast the annual budget, and perform variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, non-profit accounting standards, and federal/state regulations. Assist with the annual audit process and tax filings
- Monitor grant revenue and expense entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with donor restrictions
- Develop and maintain robust financial record keeping, reporting systems and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Supervise, mentor, and manage accounting staff to foster a high-performance environment
- Develop and maintain
- Supervise payroll, billing, receivables, payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger functions
- Monitor and follow-up on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods of time
- Produce monthly financial statements including balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and accumulative general ledger using a computer-based accounting system
- Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a
- monthly basis
- Prepare monthly closing general ledger entries
- Review reconciliations to ensure that they are prepared properly and follow-up on any unusual items
- Monitor cash flow and investments
- Oversee filing of tax forms including 1099s, IRS pension report
- Oversee, in conjunction with independent auditor, preparation of annual audit
- Reconcile bank and investment accounts, and prepares related journal entries
- Supervise preparation of invoices
- Execute transactions of pension and tax deferred annuity plan deposits
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer
- In accordance with our “team” philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years’ working experience within accounting or finance including 5 years of non-profit experience a must
- Previous cost allocation, complex budget (at least $15 million in revenue), complicated general ledger (has managed multiple locations, multiple departments, multiple projects) and analysis experience required.
- Non-profit and/or grant experience; experience with an understanding of Federal & State funding awards, cost reimbursement funding and familiarity with regulations (OMB, A-133 audits)
- High degree of knowledge regarding payroll and accounting software, Accufund, a plus
- Intermediate level proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to pay attention to detail and maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to working with a diverse staff are essential to successfully carry out the duties of this position
- Flexibility and availability to work extended weekday(s) (month, quarter, annual close and audit), as well as availability to travel to varying local sites
- Must be responsible, be able to handle confidential information, organize effectively, and work independently
- Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families
- All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency
- Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical and PPD test/ risk assessment, proof of immunizations for pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR) and influenza (can decline)
- Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required
$2500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS
Pay Range: $95,000 – $105,000 annual (In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)
FOR CONSIDERATION: Email cover letter and resume to humanresources@alliesforeverychild.org
Full Benefits Package offered including:
- Competitive Pay
- 12 Holidays per calendar year
- 2 Personal Days – birthday and anniversary of employment
- 10 Vacation Days per year (increases with tenure)
- 10 Sick Leave Days per year
- 10 Jury Duty Days
- 100% Employer Contribution to: Health – Kaiser or Anthem, Dental, Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan with 50% employer match for the first 4%
- 100% Employer Paid Life and Accidental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for team members and dependents
- Additional benefits:
- Pet Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Discounts for movie tickets, amusement parks, travel, hotels, sporting events, shows, etc.
- Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee referral incentive – $1,500
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Credit Union Membership
BECOME AN ALLY TODAY!
Allies for Every Child actively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization’s effectiveness, and allows us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, socio-economic status and other unique attributes that make us who we are.
Allies for Every Child has achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). This means our programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards. Visit www.COAnet.org to learn more about COA Accreditation.
For consideration: Email cover letter and resume to
humanresources@alliesforeverychild.org