Accounting Manager

We're partnering with a well-established nonprofit organization on a confidential search for an Accounting Manager / Senior Accounting Manager. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on accounting leader who can stabilize systems, strengthen processes, and support payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This position is fully remote (Washington, DC metro area preferred), with the team gathering in person about once a year.

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on support for NetSuite stabilization, system enhancements, testing, data validation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support the Accounting Manager and Senior Director during the next phase of the NetSuite implementation.
• Own month-end close activities, journal entries, and troubleshooting alongside the accounting team.
• Document NetSuite processes and build new SOPs by partnering with team members to understand current workflows.
• Provide oversight and operational support within the General Ledger to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
• Support payroll operations and the transition to new payroll processes in Dayforce, ensuring timely and accurate payroll across 25 states.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, including quarterly 941 filings and payroll tax notices.
• Clear a backlog of payroll tax correspondence by researching issues, contacting tax agencies, and working through vendor ticketing systems.
• Assist with Form 990 preparation and business tax notices.
• Monitor project timelines, track deliverables, and keep critical deadlines on track across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and steady presence for the Finance & Accounting team, helping ensure continuity during a period of significant organizational and system change.

What You Bring

• Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience (required).
• 7+ years of payroll processing or payroll management experience, including multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience with grant accounting.
• Advanced Excel and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Dayforce experience is a plus.
• 501(c)(3) and/or 501(c)(6) nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.

Who You Are

• Entrepreneurial and self-directed, yet comfortable reaching out for help when needed.
• Able to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment where goals evolve.
• A natural leader and role model for junior accounting staff, with a collaborative, respectful, and supportive approach to working with colleagues.
• Detail-oriented and energized by complex problems, process building, and documentation.

Details

• Fully remote (DC metro area preferred)
• 37.5-hour work week
• Offer is contingent upon successful background check and education verification