Ideal for an Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant seeking a highly visible role that combines accounting leadership, nonprofit expertise, and finance technology innovation. This Accounting Manager opportunity offers a unique blend of hands-on accounting leadership, NetSuite optimization, and strategic collaboration within a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Ready to take ownership of accounting operations while helping modernize finance technology and reporting? This Accounting Manager opportunity offers a unique blend of hands-on accounting leadership, NetSuite optimization, and strategic collaboration within a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Accounting Manager

Salary: $110,000-$130,000
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Newark, NJ)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead core accounting operations while overseeing critical AP and AR functions
• Play a key role in finance transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Take ownership of NetSuite enhancements, integrations, and system optimization projects
• Gain exposure to executive leadership and collaborate across Finance, IT, and Development teams
• Manage complex nonprofit accounting activities, including grants, contributions, pledges, and deferred revenue
• Partner with leadership on cash management, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making
• Contribute to system modernization efforts that directly improve organizational efficiency
• Join a mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture and high visibility across departments
• Opportunity to combine accounting expertise with finance technology leadership

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Manage month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
• Lead revenue recognition and accounting for grants, contributions, pledges, and deferred revenue
• Support cash forecasting, liquidity management, and financial planning efforts
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements
• Partner with IT and external vendors to optimize NetSuite and support system integrations

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant nonprofit accounting exposure
• Strong NetSuite experience required
• Experience leading system integrations, process improvements, or finance transformation initiatives
• Prior experience overseeing or supporting AP and AR functions preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit revenue recognition standards
Ideal for an Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant seeking a highly visible role that combines accounting leadership, nonprofit expertise, and finance technology innovation.