Accounting Manager - A/P, A/R, Payroll, Client Funds

$102,921 - $116,448/Yr

Desc (Downtown Emergency Service Center) - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

The Accounting Manager at DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate and complete financial records for the agency. This position works closely with the Controller, CFO, and other accounting staff to oversee general accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, client funds, and payroll. The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading a team of 12 accounting staff, with two direct reports, and is tasked with developing and maintaining accounting procedures and processes that focus on process improvement. The role requires ensuring that all accounting transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner, while also adhering to GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. In addition to overseeing the month-end close for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, the Accounting Manager will ensure that the representative payee ship program for client funds operates effectively and complies with Social Security Administration guidelines. The position also involves identifying and implementing accounting process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, as well as participating in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls for accounting operations. The Accounting Manager will support the preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial reports for management, the Board of Directors, LIHTC investors, and public funders. This role requires a strong focus on ensuring that expenditures align with grant and contract budgets throughout the grant/fund period. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for recruiting, mentoring, training, managing, and evaluating a diverse team, while maintaining a strong focus on DESC's social service mission. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory/funder requirements.
• Oversee month-end close for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Ensure our representative payee ship program (client funds) is operating effectively and in compliance with Social Security Administration guidelines and rules.
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and internal controls for accounting operations.
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial reports to management, the Board of Directors, LIHTC investors and public funders.
• Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and contract budgets throughout the grant/fund period.
• Recruit, mentor, train, manage and evaluate a diverse team, keeping a strong focus on DESC's social service mission. Directly supervise Accounting Supervisors.
• Maintain strong knowledge of DESC personnel policies and procedures.
• Work with the Controller and other accounting staff to maintain accurate accounting and administrative records for agency activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or four years of highly relevant nonprofit accounting experience.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible accounting, management & supervisory experience.
• Two or more years of job experience in nonprofit management and fund accounting, including overseeing federal contract compliance.
• Experience performing general ledger reconciliations, including resolving discrepancies.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility and a willingness to submit to an in-depth prior employment confirmation and background check.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in support of supervisory and accounting workflow management.
• Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical problem-solving skills including database development supporting strategic data interpretation.
• Careful attention to detail, and ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability and desire to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with staff and vendors from various backgrounds and disciplines in person, on the phone, and via email.
• Ability to relate effectively to clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and commitment to developing multicultural competency sensitivity.
• Subscribe to a philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs, and of consideration and respect for the clients served by the agency.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by program and staffing needs including evenings or weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) or real estate development experience
• CPA license (active or inactive)
• Abila MIP accounting system experience

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical insurance (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• ORCA card subsidy
• Paid Time Off (34 days per year)
• Retirement Plan