PACE
Accounting Manager for Nonprofit
PACE, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Compensation:
$100,000 to $130,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits
***This position is on-site 5 days a week in our DTLA HQ office***
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
PACE was founded in 1976 to provide job training and placement services for the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles. PACE has since expanded into a variety of service areas, all tailored to meet the growing and changing needs of the multi-ethnic communities in Los Angeles County. Now, in addition to job training and employment services, significant PACE programs encompass: business development; early childhood education (Head Start); financial education and asset building; housing and rehabilitation services; weatherization and energy-conservation programs; and affordable housing development. PACE serves more than 40,000 people each year with our wide scope of services with approximately 350+ staff. PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation of being responsive to community needs and is known for creating innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients. https://pacela.org/
POSITION SUMMARY:
PACE is seeking an experienced and well-rounded
Accounting Manager
to join the organization and team! This is a great opportunity for those looking to enter the non-profit sector or continue growth. The Accounting Manager position will be responsible for assisting the Controller, overseeing staff, contracts, and becoming part of the accounting team which may involve but limited to: grant accounting and reporting, allocations of shared costs, budget development, ensuring compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements and contract terms and conditions. This is all performed while verifying the integrity and accuracy of financial operations, safeguarding organizational assets, and developing efficient business processes. The Accounting Manager is also responsible for overseeing certain contracts as it relates to financial reporting, leading strategic planning for accounting policies and maintaining internal controls over financial transactions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing the general accounting functions
Develops accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
Oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements
Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting process ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
Provides financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial information; advising departments of the collection and analysis of data
Leads and directs the work of others.
Maintains sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations.
Responsible for monthly reports to assure compliance with Federal, State and contractual funding source regulations.
Verify and post all transactions that are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Prepare adjusting journal entries
Oversee processing Accounts Payable invoices, issuing checks, and corresponding with vendors and administrative staff.
Responsible for bank and cash reconciliation.
Analyze business operations, trends, cost, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
Assist with contract audits, corporate audits, including A-133 and SEFA
Assist in overall program accounting, budgeting and financial reporting and policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university or higher
7+ years of experience in fund accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must
Knowledge of principles published in Government Accounting manuals and familiarity with audit and reporting requirements for Federal, State, and local grants.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must
Work accurately with close attention to detail
Experience with non-profits and MIP Fund/SAGE Accounting software is highly desirable
Prior supervisor experience is required
Designation of CPA preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid Driver's License and adequate auto insurance.
COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically an office environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Representative physical demands of the job include: normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
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$100,000 to $130,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits
***This position is on-site 5 days a week in our DTLA HQ office***
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
PACE was founded in 1976 to provide job training and placement services for the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles. PACE has since expanded into a variety of service areas, all tailored to meet the growing and changing needs of the multi-ethnic communities in Los Angeles County. Now, in addition to job training and employment services, significant PACE programs encompass: business development; early childhood education (Head Start); financial education and asset building; housing and rehabilitation services; weatherization and energy-conservation programs; and affordable housing development. PACE serves more than 40,000 people each year with our wide scope of services with approximately 350+ staff. PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation of being responsive to community needs and is known for creating innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients. https://pacela.org/
POSITION SUMMARY:
PACE is seeking an experienced and well-rounded
Accounting Manager
to join the organization and team! This is a great opportunity for those looking to enter the non-profit sector or continue growth. The Accounting Manager position will be responsible for assisting the Controller, overseeing staff, contracts, and becoming part of the accounting team which may involve but limited to: grant accounting and reporting, allocations of shared costs, budget development, ensuring compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements and contract terms and conditions. This is all performed while verifying the integrity and accuracy of financial operations, safeguarding organizational assets, and developing efficient business processes. The Accounting Manager is also responsible for overseeing certain contracts as it relates to financial reporting, leading strategic planning for accounting policies and maintaining internal controls over financial transactions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing the general accounting functions
Develops accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
Oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements
Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting process ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
Provides financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial information; advising departments of the collection and analysis of data
Leads and directs the work of others.
Maintains sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations.
Responsible for monthly reports to assure compliance with Federal, State and contractual funding source regulations.
Verify and post all transactions that are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Prepare adjusting journal entries
Oversee processing Accounts Payable invoices, issuing checks, and corresponding with vendors and administrative staff.
Responsible for bank and cash reconciliation.
Analyze business operations, trends, cost, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
Assist with contract audits, corporate audits, including A-133 and SEFA
Assist in overall program accounting, budgeting and financial reporting and policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university or higher
7+ years of experience in fund accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must
Knowledge of principles published in Government Accounting manuals and familiarity with audit and reporting requirements for Federal, State, and local grants.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must
Work accurately with close attention to detail
Experience with non-profits and MIP Fund/SAGE Accounting software is highly desirable
Prior supervisor experience is required
Designation of CPA preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid Driver's License and adequate auto insurance.
COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically an office environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Representative physical demands of the job include: normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
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