Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a non-profit between Kalamazoo and Lansing through a critical period of financial operations and reporting. This is a Long-term Contract position offering the opportunity to bring structure, accountability, and hands-on leadership to the accounting function while partnering closely with finance leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable stepping into an environment that requires both day-to-day execution and process improvement, particularly within a non-profit or higher education setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Partner with finance and budget leadership to prepare timely financial statements and maintain reliable reporting for organizational decision-making.

• Review general ledger activity, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies across balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Provide day-to-day oversight and guidance to accounting support staff involved in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and customer service-related transactions.

• Help stabilize and organize accounting operations by addressing backlog items, improving workflows, and strengthening internal financial controls.

• Support audit readiness by maintaining complete records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with requests related to financial statement reviews or audits.

• Contribute to fund and grant accounting activities by tracking restricted resources and ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Utilize Jenzabar and related accounting tools to process transactions, monitor financial data, and support operational consistency within the department.

• Previous accounting management experience with strong ownership of month-end close and general ledger operations.
• Background in non-profit accounting, including experience with fund accounting and grant-related financial activity.
• Ability to prepare or support financial statements, account reconciliations, and journal entry review with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with audit support procedures and maintaining documentation for financial statement audits.
• Experience working with accounting systems such as Jenzabar or similar enterprise platforms used in higher education environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise staff, set priorities, and create a solutions-oriented team environment.
• Stable work history and a detail-oriented approach marked by adaptability, accountability, and a positive attitude.