Accounting Manager - A/P, A/R, Payroll, Client Funds

Description

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

Shift: Office Day

Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)

Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan

About DESC:

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness.

As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 2,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness.

JOB DEFINITION:

The Accounting Manager works closely with the Controller, CFO and other accounting staff to maintain accurate and complete financial records for the agency. Under the supervision of the Controller, the Accounting Manager will lead general accounting operations in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, client funds and payroll. The position oversees a team of 12 accounting staff with two direct reports. The role requires developing and maintaining accounting procedures and processes with an eye towards process improvement and ensuring accounting transactions are completed accurately and timely.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory/funder requirements.
• Oversee month-end close for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Ensure our representative payee ship program (client funds) is operating effectively and in compliance with Social Security Administration guidelines and rules.
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and internal controls for accounting operations.
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial reports to management, the Board of Directors, LIHTC investors and public funders.
• Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and contract budgets throughout the grant/fund period.
• Recruit, mentor, train, manage and evaluate a diverse team, keeping a strong focus on DESC’s social service mission. Directly supervise Accounting Supervisors.
• Maintain strong knowledge of DESC personnel policies and procedures.
• Work with the Controller and other accounting staff to maintain accurate accounting and administrative records for agency activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or four years of highly relevant nonprofit accounting experience.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible accounting, management & supervisory experience.
• Two or more years of job experience in nonprofit management and fund accounting, including overseeing federal contract compliance.
• Experience performing general ledger reconciliations, including resolving discrepancies.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility and a willingness to submit to an in-depth prior employment confirmation and background check.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in support of supervisory and accounting workflow management.
• Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical problem-solving skills including database development supporting strategic data interpretation.
• Careful attention to detail, and ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability and desire to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with staff and vendors from various backgrounds and disciplines in person, on the phone, and via email.
• Ability to relate effectively to clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and commitment to developing multicultural competency sensitivity.
• Subscribe to a philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs, and of consideration and respect for the cli