The Accounting Manager will be responsible for general ledger management, supervising three other accounting positions, ensuring monthly accounting cycle closing, and actively participating in the annual audit, budget and review of federal and state filings. He or she will be very detail-oriented, a great communicator and have a strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, and great organizational abilities. He or she values excellence within his or her work, and will maintain the integrity of accounting/financial records and files. The Accounting Manager reports to the CFO/CAO.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversees accounts payables function and journal entries
- Responsible for investment entries
- Responsible for GL accounts and review of bank account reconciliations
- Maintenance of accounts receivable
- Ensures proper and timely month-end closings
- Reviews accounting data, identifies and corrects errors in accounting transactions
- Applies accounting principles and ensures adherence to GAAP
- Supervises accounts payable and revenue accountant positions
- Plays a major role in annual audit preparation
- Assist with preparation of 1099, 990 and State Filings, and Form 5500
- Prepares internal monthly financial reports
- Assist in the budget process and review as needed
- 941 quarterly reconciliations
- Performs other duties as assigned by the CFO
- CPA preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting with at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including managing a team.
- Experience in nonprofit accounting required.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, concepts, and practices applicable to accounting requirements for nonprofits.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff members and vendors
- Strong analytical skills for monitoring accounting records and solving accounting problems.
- Excellent judgment and ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion
- Highly organized and ability to multi-task.
- Experience in Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting system a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience managing a team
- Experience in nonprofit accounting
- Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, concepts, and nonprofit accounting practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff members and vendors
- Strong analytical skills for monitoring accounting records and solving accounting problems
- Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion
- Strong organization and multitasking abilities
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated belief in Posse's mission and values
What We Do
The Posse Foundation is a nationally recognized youth leadership development and college access program that identifies, recruits, and trains diverse teams—Posses—of public high school students and sends them to top colleges and universities. To date, more than 11,000 Posse Scholars have been accepted into top-tier institutions of higher education throughout the country. These young people have received more than $1.8 billion in full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s college and university partners and have been agents of positive change on their campuses. Posse’s unique and carefully structured, three-month selection process identifies candidates using criteria beyond academic achievement, including leadership talent, desire to succeed and ability to work constructively with people from diverse backgrounds. Posse’s high school through college programming makes it one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind in the nation. In 2010, The Posse Foundation was identified by President Obama as one of 10 national non-profit organizations to receive a portion of his Nobel Peace Prize grant. Posse’s 2021 budget of $26 million supports programs in Atlanta, Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York City, and Washington, D.C., as well as Veterans, Virtual, and Arts programs. Posse has a staff of 170 nationally. There is a national board of directors, as well as advisory boards in each city.
Why Work With Us
Posse is proud to offer competitive benefits to its employees. Some of Posse’s benefits include employer paid medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees; paid parental leave; 403(B) plan with employer match; Flexible Spending Account; and a generous paid time off policy
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