Accounting Manager - Pittsburgh, United States - Life'sWork of Western PA

Description

About the position:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the Accounting team and maintaining the organization's general ledger.

About Life'sWork of Western PA
Life'sWork of Western PA is a nonprofit organization empowering people to live the life they choose.

We partner with people with disabilities, people with other barriers, young adults, children, and families to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships.

Health Coverage:
(full-time only)
Pays 100% of employee-only coverage.
Matches up to $700 towards your health savings account (H.S.A.)
Other benefits;

(100% paid by employee )
Dental and vision
Pet insurance
Aflac
Legal Shield / Identity Theft

Holidays:
(full-time & part-time)
12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement Plan (403(b) Thrift Plan):
Matches 100% up to 5% of employee's contribution after one year of service.

Mileage reimbursement:
Follows the federal mileage rate.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages Accounting team staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Contract management and reporting; grants and counties
Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

Coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
Produce billings and apply cash receipts for various services provided by Life'sWork
Processes month end close journal entries
Review Staff Accountant's journal entries and reconciliations
Manage audit requests for the annual fiscal and retirement plan audits
Support CFO with preparation of the organization's annual budget
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Other duties as assigned


Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting preferred, but not required
Familiarity with the human services field preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams skills
Experience using accounting software and maintaining the general ledger
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive, takes initiative, researches issues and proposes solutions
Maintain client, program, and agency information in a confidential manner
Expected to treat all clients with respect and professionalism
Maintain and promote a positive culture within the Accounting department and the organization
Encourage teamwork and professional development for the Accounting team

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.


Compensation:
starting at $65,000/year


Compensation details:
Yearly Salary

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