Accounting Manager
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The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain CCHC's general ledger. Working under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager directs and coordinates the daily activities of the accounting staff to quickly and accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the authority. The Accounting Manager is also responsible for interim, monthly, quarterly, and annual assisting, preparing financial statements, budgets, audits, and other CCHC's reporting. This position must maintain all official accounting records in conformity with generally accepted government accounting principles (GAAP). The nature of the work requires a strong internal control environment and recommendations for and implementation of financial policies and procedures.Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:General Accounting Duties:

Participation in monthly, and or quarterly departmental expenditure grant meetings. Supports the monthly and fiscal year end close.

Prepares and assists in auditing schedules as it relates to audits, federal, state, city (Uniform Guidance) -CFR, A-133, (UG-Uniform-Guidance) program financial audits, and annual audit process.

Prepares, submits, and assists in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and interim grant financial reporting. This includes but is not limited to Federal, FFR, PMS, State and local reporting.

Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.

Works with the accounting team to develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes. Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, trends, and other matters impacting the effectiveness of the operations.

Makes independent decisions on behalf of CCHC that affect the cashflow/stability of the agency.

Supports other financial and operational requirements as needed.Supervision Staff:

Complete management duties including planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching, supervising, appraising performance, and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.

Manage assigned accounting/finance staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations.

Responsible for Job Competencies, ensuring that performance goals are clearly communicated and are up to date.

Provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback towards performance expectations and goals.

Maintain professional, respectful, and accountable behavior toward all staff through regular communications.

Approve daily attendance and time off requests.

Review and interview new candidates for the department and submit recommendations.Analysis:

Coordinate advanced trend analysis of various accounting and financial records.

Research and solve complex accounting problems.

May analyze data to develop audit plans.

May assess the level of risk in the operation under audit.

Interpret analytical results and assess potential impact to the departments and CCHC and provide recommendations.Compliance:

Interpret CCHC financial policies and procedures and advise accounting staff and other departments.

Review financial statements from Senior Accountant and present to DOF for approval.

Review grants monthly revenue expense, voucher, and various budgets, and submit to DOF for approval.Accounting:

Oversee and manage payroll, personnel allocations, monitoring/reconciliation/grant coding; approval of Request to Hires and Personnel Action Change Forms; update and allocate personnel percentage to align with approved budget.

Assist in developing, preparing, reviewing, and entering annual budgets, program budgets, RFP, grant renewal, and reviews line item expenditures for departments and review with Director of Finance for approval.

Interpret and implement accounting principles, policies and regulations and ensure that adequate internal controls are in place.

Liaison with external agencies and auditors for compliance with Federal and other regulatory agencies.

Reconciliation/ Month End Close/Year End Close.

Assist in General ledger account reconciliation.

Initiate, perform and oversee complex or advanced reconciliation functions.

Post journal entries to MIP System.

Cash Handling, Balance and reconcile the Operating and Petty Cash Funds.

Preparation and control of special checks, deposits of cash received.

Late nights and weekends may be required to complete major tasks.Other duties as assigned.Minimal Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum of bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited College and a minimum of five years of accounting and finance experience.

The ability to direct the creation of clear and concise financial reports to aid in the functioning of the agency, relying on a strong analytical background, is required. Excellent oral and written communication and well-developed presentation skills are required.

Ability to identify and implement process improvements is required.

Knowledgeable of computers, with the ability to understand accounting systems PC spreadsheets, and other financial data systems is required. Must be experienced in nonprofit fund accounting, in a complex nonprofit with multiple service programs.

Knowledge of and experience with MIP accounting software is highly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr