Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a non-profit organization in Davenport, Iowa through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will oversee core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure timely reporting across payroll, payables, deposits, and grant activity. The position will also play a key role in year-end close preparation and audit coordination while working closely with internal staff during a period of operational handoff.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Manage payroll-related accounting in Paylocity, including year-end accrual handling and rollover activities to ensure accurate balances.
• Administer accounts payable workflows and verify that payments are recorded correctly and processed on schedule.
• Reconcile bank activity and confirm deposits from fundraising platforms, including matching peer-to-peer campaign transactions to posted receipts.
• Prepare account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation for financial reporting and compliance needs.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation by gathering requested records, responding to auditor inquiries, and supporting both remote and onsite audit phases.
• Produce monthly grant reporting and reimbursement submissions, ensuring payroll allocations align with grant requirements and cash flow needs.
• Support financial oversight tied to multiple active grants and help maintain compliance with funding guidelines.
• Use QuickBooks Online and fundraising system data to monitor transactions, review accuracy, and support reporting needs.
• Partner with team members during knowledge transfer to promote continuity in accounting operations and reporting.• Prior accounting leadership experience within a non-profit organization is required.
• Hands-on background with month-end close, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing audit schedules and documentation.
• Strong account reconciliation skills, including cash, balance sheet, and transaction-level review.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, preferably with Paylocity or a similar payroll platform.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and comfort working with financial data from fundraising systems.
• Experience with grant reporting, reimbursement requests, and payroll-based grant allocations is highly preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in Davenport, Iowa and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.