Description Would you love to be a one-person accounting shop and report directly into the Business Manager of a school? Do you thoroughly enjoy doing day to day accounting? If you're a practical Accounting Manager, this might be the job for you. Consider this position if you want to feel appreciated in your day-to-day work and be rewarded for your efforts. If you can take charge of daily operations, such as preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger system, processing AP/AR/monthly PR, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and being the point of contact for the auditors, you might be right for this Accounting Manager position with this small private school in Bethesda, MD. This Accounting Manager role is a permanent employment opportunity and is the sole person in the Accounting Department responsible for everything from student billing, PR to Financial Statement preparation, month end close, reconciliations and working with the outside auditors. This Accounting Manager position is in the office 5 days/week working the school hours of 7:40 am - 4 pm (they might consider a hybrid schedule for the right candidate). Apply today with Robert Half! Major responsibilities: + Manage the accounting function of the school, ensuring accurate and timely data entries to the accounting system and coherent financial reporting + Accurately and efficiently enter into the accounting system data related to payables and receivables + Ensure all vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner + Process all incoming cash receipts and deposits, maintaining daily cash balances and reviewing bank reports daily + Review bank statements and investment account statements monthly and reconcile to the general ledger + Review all other GL accounts, reconcile monthly, and prepare monthly financial reports + Prepare financial reports for quarterly Finance Committee and Board of Trustees meetings + Coordinate with the advancement office to prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliation reports + Assist in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets and forecasts + Oversee student billing and all family communications related to financial obligations and collections efforts + Manage the school’s annual audit, including preparation of schedules, and review the Form 990 + Establish and maintain appropriate procedures and controls for all financial systems in accordance with AICPA and FASB standards and oversee all functions of the accounting office + Communicate accounting policies and procedures to employees as needed and ensure compliance with policies + Oversee business and operations records retention + Participate in external surveys and reports (ex: DASL) as requested by the Business Manager and HOS + Maintain cordial relationships with all school vendors, including the school’s auditors + Participate in professional development to ensure understanding of current GAAP and accounting regulations The ideal candidate for this Accounting Manager role will have 5+ years of hands-on day to day accounting up to Financial Statement preparation ideally coming out of a non-profit (even better if another school), BS in Accounting and preferably QuickBooks. To apply to this Accounting Manager role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role such as Accounting Manager or equivalent. • Proficient in Fund Accounting, specifically in the Non-Profit sector. • Strong understanding and application of US GAAP. • Proficiency in QuickBooks is essential. • Demonstrated experience in Account Reconciliation. • Experience with Payroll processing and familiarity with Paychex. • Comprehensive knowledge of General Ledger management. • Experience in Billing processes and procedures. • Familiarity with FACTS software is desirable. • Knowledge and experience in handling Student Financial Aid. • Proven experience in Financial Statement Preparation. • Competence in executing Month End Close procedures. • Expertise in Financial Reporting is necessary. 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