Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee the full accounting function for a nonprofit, quasi-governmental organization in Newberry, South Carolina. This role is ideal for a hands-on individual with strong attention to detail who can independently manage day-to-day financial operations while maintaining accuracy across payroll, grant-related accounting, and month-end reporting. The position requires strong judgment, careful attention to detail, and the ability to support audit readiness in a single-person accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the organization’s complete accounting operations independently, ensuring timely and accurate financial processing and reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and complete month-end close activities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to support reliable financial records and reporting integrity.
• Process payroll through Paychex and verify that payroll data is handled correctly and in compliance with internal requirements.
• Monitor grant-funded financial activity, track expenditures, and help maintain proper documentation for restricted funds.
• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules to assist leadership with oversight and decision-making.
• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing records, responding to requests, and supporting the annual financial statement audit process.
• Use QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting tasks and contribute to planning or support activities related to a potential move to QuickBooks Enterprise.• Demonstrated experience in an accounting leadership role with responsibility for full-cycle accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for auditors.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, including hands-on use in an accounting environment.
• Familiarity with payroll processing systems such as Paychex.
• Understanding of nonprofit and grant-based accounting practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as the sole accounting team member.