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BakerRipley

Manager Accounting

BakerRipley, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


At BakerRipley, we are looking for a dedicated Accounting Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Using various financial systems the Accounting Manager is responsible for:

Monitoring financial aid expenditures, obligations and commitments of each office to identify trends in spending of Federal, State, or local funds.Projecting the expenditures and appropriate enrollment level for child care financial aid and identifies and documents trends in spending and enrollment which may affect projectionsPreparing monthly billing reports and required financial reports at each period for submission to funders.Ensuring all expenditures are reported each billing period.Reviewing and researching expense trends and reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.Developing financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis.Reviewing past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.Performing cost-benefit analysis; propose cost cutting measures, where possible; monitor compliance with funder/grantor stipulations such match requirements, budget line item limits, etc.Tracking expenses and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations.Leading the closing of monthly and program year accounting periods.

Identifying financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with budgets and forecasts.Reviewing for accuracy and approves direct service payments up to $50,000.Recommending actions to program managers by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysisImproving financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.Monitoring contract budgets and amend as necessary; assist in the budgets and reforecast process.Providing appropriate accounting information to managers / program managers when needed.Developing analytical and technical skills to increase accuracy and productivity; assist in training other staff to improve and enrich knowledge.Maintaining communication with program staff for reports, requirements and projected expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)