Accounting Manager

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Alzheimer's Association - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Rochester, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Accounting Manager will oversee the daily accounting operations for the Alzheimer's Association chapters in York State. This role emphasizes accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, including managing accounts payable, preparing general ledger transactions, and assisting in budget preparation. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can handle multiple tasks efficiently while supporting the Regional Finance Director in various financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of all general accounting functions for assigned Chapters
• Process accounts payables and assist with vendor inquiries
• Review employee expense reports
• Track and prepare chapter temporarily restricted release schedules
• Responsible for full general ledger closing each month, subject to deadlines
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Prepare financial reports and historical reports for local offices and various internal departments from automated reporting system
• Assist in the preparation of required schedules and documentation for annual audit and assist with the preparation and compilation of data necessary to complete Form 990
• Support the Regional Finance Director in planning, creating, and monitoring budgets, preparing various cost estimates, proposals, contract renewals, and special projects as required
• Assist with chapter finance-related questions and matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance and/or Accounting
• Minimum of five or more years of experience in day-to-day operations of accounting and finance department
• Minimum 3 years non-profit accounting experience
• Demonstrated strength in accounts payable, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and general ledger
• Strong communication skills and excellent customer service skills
• Experience with Workday and Workday Adaptive Insights or other accounting and financial reporting systems strongly preferred
• Experience with G-Suite and Microsoft applications strongly preferred, including a thorough understanding of developing and working with Excel spreadsheets
• Working knowledge and/or ability to become familiar with Uniform Grant Guidance as it relates to Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations
• Excellent organizational skills and good time management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple assignments and tasks efficiently and accurately
• Ability to learn multiple software applications used across the Association
• Ability to work remotely
• Willing to work additional hours as needed on occasion and organize tasks and workflow to meet deadlines

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday and Workday Adaptive Insights
• Familiarity with Uniform Grant Guidance

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan