Accounting Manager

You will also drive the monthly and annual close processes and coordinate annual audits and regulatory filings to support the organization's continued growth, The ideal candidate has a bachelors degree, 5 years of progressive accounting roles including previous experience managing a small team along with nonprofit experience. You will supervise a small accounting team, maintain robust internal controls, and manage core functions—including general ledger, AP, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting.

Job Summary/Company:

Sparks Group has partnered with a nonprofit organization to find an Accounting Manager.  As the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations. You will supervise a small accounting team, maintain robust internal controls, and manage core functions—including general ledger, AP, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting. You will also drive the monthly and annual close processes and coordinate annual audits and regulatory filings to support the organization's continued growth, The ideal candidate has a bachelors degree, 5 years of progressive accounting roles including previous experience managing a small team along with nonprofit experience.  If you’re seeking a new opportunity, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring general ledger integrity, GAAP compliance, and accurate transaction processing across AP, grants payable, and payroll.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, reviewing and approving journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Coordinate annual financial audits, oversee Form 990/5500 tax filings, and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and risk management practices.
• Oversee cash management, drive accounting system enhancements, and partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and special leadership initiatives.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate accounting staff, optimizing workloads and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional accounting
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is highly desirable. NetSuite experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Salary $120,000.00 to $127,000.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.