Accounting Manager

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Inner-City Scholarship Fund Office Of Catholic Education Advancement Accounting Manager Overview/Purpose: To execute all accounting functions within the Catholic Education Advancement Office with an emphasis on Inner-City Scholarship Fund and the Partnership for Quality Education (AKA Champions for Quality). Reports to: Chief of Finance and Operations Work Location: 488 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022 Responsibilities: Developing and executing an annual financial plan and budget for the Catholic Education Advancement Office, Inner-City Scholarship Fund, and the Partnership for Quality Education. Maintaining and overseeing all accounting procedures and processes. Reconciling monthly revenue booked in the donor database to accounting software. Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports for the respective entities. Supporting the disbursement and investment committees of the boards, preparing the board of trustees’ materials, and presenting the operating results at the board meetings. Collaborating with external auditors to ensure successful annual audits of Inner-City Scholarship Fund and Partnership for Quality Education, Inc. Preparing the necessary annual tax returns. Participating in strategic financial projects when necessary. Train and oversee the Office Manager and Gift Processing staff as required. Assuring that policies, practices, methods, and procedures conform to professional accounting standards. Education, Experience, and Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred. 5 years of diversified accounting with not-for-profit experience (especially contributions and grants accounting) preferred. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with special emphasis on Word and Excel Excellent writing and communication skills Extensive knowledge of computer-based accounting systems. Effectively maintain financial records of the Catholic Education Advancement Office. Maintain adequate communication of financial results to senior management. Ensure that accounting data is accurate and complies with accounting standards. Intelligent, articulate, highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Problem solver, detail-oriented, and well organized, able to meet deadlines and requests. Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and execution skills. Sensitive to the confidentiality of information reviewed for analysis and review. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr Inner-City Scholarship Fund