Accounting Manager

Job Description

Mission:

The mission of Bread for the City (BFC) is to help Washington, DC residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. We seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy. We work to uproot racism, a major cause of poverty. We are committed to treating our clients with the dignity and respect that all people deserve.

Position Profile:

The Accounting Manager is to ensure that day-to-day accounting operations are running smoothly alongside with the Chief Financial Officer and Development Department. This is a position in the Finance department with heavy oversight on reconciliations and financial reporting.

Essential Responsibilities/expectations:

Review month end balance sheet accounts reconciliations and propose adjusting entries;

Prepare Financial Statements and analyze accounts variance;

Prepare journal entries;

Year End close and annual Audit including A133 Federal Audit;

Assist the CFO with annual budget preparation and review the annual budget input in the financial system;

Assist with federal grants reconciliations;

Prepare grant reports due to the funders;

Prepare quarterly program expense reports;

Prepare the 941 reconciliations and assist in the annual tax return preparation;

Prepare loan schedules and interest payments analysis;

Work closely with the Accounts Receivable accountant and the development team to reconcile the pledges;

Review AP vouchers for proper coding and expense allocations;

Assist HR with processing payroll.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's Degree a plus;

Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in accounting with thorough understanding of A/P, A/R and G/L, reconciliations and audit;

Strong Knowledge and understanding of GAAP Accounting;

Knowledge of Federal Award processing and reporting is a plus;

Experience in non-profit accounting a plus;

Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel and MS Word required; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus;

Creative problem solving skill, strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills;

Strong oral and written communication skills;

Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills with ability to work and interact well with individuals (staff and volunteers) from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally diverse environment;

Essential management and leadership skills;

Willingness to learn and carry out Bread for the City’s commitments to building a socially just, racially equitable, and gender affirming culture. We define racial equity as a world where life outcomes, life chances, and life experiences cannot be predicted by race. We define a gender affirming culture as spaces that make people feel radically comfortable and safer expressing their gender identity, especially for trans and gender non-conforming people. We see racial equity work as inherently tied to all other forms of anti-oppression work; we are building a community that prioritizes Black, Indigenous, and all People of the Global Majority, DC natives, transgender and gender non-conforming people, disabled people, and all historically oppressed and marginalized people at Bread and beyond;

Familiarity with Google Organization & Productivity Tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar) and/or ability to learn new technology systems;

Due to needs for accurate financial data, develop backup plan for how tasks will stay on schedule/be completed on time in the event of scheduled or unscheduled absences;

Ability to manage and develop finance team members;

Others duties as requested from time-to-time by CFO.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

To apply:

You must complete an application through Bread for the City’s ADP portal. Click here to review available openings and click on "Accounting Manager" position. Then select "apply" at the top right hand corner to register for a login and apply for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter that speaks to your interest and qualifications through this online application process. Your application will not be considered complete unless it includes a cover letter. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls.

Benefits:

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Full-time