Manager, Accounting Job at USAGING in Washington

Description:

USAging Overview

USAging is a dynamic national membership association representing and supporting local leaders in aging who provide services that help enable the fastest-growing population in the United States to age well at home. The number of Americans age 65 and older is rapidly growing as a share of the population: from 16 percent just a few years ago to an expected 22 percent by 2040. Supporting this dramatic demographic shift by providing the options we all want as we age is at the heart of what USAging and our members do every day.

USAging represents and supports the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocates for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs that serve millions of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers throughout the nation live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities. Our members are the local leaders that develop, coordinate and deliver a wide range of home and community-based services, including information and referral/assistance, case management, home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, caregiver supports, transportation, evidence-based health and wellness programs, long-term care ombudsman programs and more.

USAging supports the success of our members and the older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers they serve through our groundbreaking work to advance public policy, spark innovation, strengthen the capacity of our members, raise their visibility and drive excellence in the fields of aging and home and community-based services.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with financial related functions which may include, monthly reporting and accounting reconciliations, preparing financial statements, accounting analysis, budgeting and assisting with the financial audits. In addition, this role interfaces with all levels of USAging staff, which requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting knowledge and sound judgement to plan and successfully accomplish departmental and individual goals. In addition, this position with assist USAging’s Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative team with establishing and maintaining the necessary financial oversight related to the grant and its numerous grantees.

Job Title: Manager, Accounting

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

· Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure of USAging.

· Prepares accurate and timely periodic financial statements, including general ledger journal entries/reconciliations, cash management and bank reconciliations, fixed assets and depreciation accounting, and monthly Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activities.

· Prepares or assists in the preparation of monthly summary analysis on departmental results as part of the monthly reporting packages.

· Assists with the annual budget development, along with the budget development and financial components of grant applications, and manages the financial tracking of all awarded grants.

· Assists the CFO with directing USAging’s financial functions to include establishing and maintaining its account principles, practices and internal controls.

· Assists in the preparation and oversight of the year-end audits related to financial and Uniform Guidance.

· Supports the CFO with special projects and workflow process improvement, including policies and procedures within the Finance Team and USAging.

· Assists and advises on any other areas deemed necessary by the CFO.

· Assists the ADVC Team with sub-recipient monitoring, including assuring timely review and processing of subgrant and other grant specific disbursement requests, and reviewing of financial reports and other submissions from the subgrantees.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business with a minimum of three or more years of accounting or operations experience required (CPA license preferred)

· Previous accounting experience in the nonprofit sector and with donor grant agreements, grant management and indirect allocation accounting is preferred· Self-starter with proven organizational, time management and problem-solving skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and build external relationships

· Excellent skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Pivot tables and Vlookups/macros preferred· Strong analytical and decision-making skills

· Attention to detail and follow-through in a fast-paced environment· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Must have an all-hands-on-deck attitude and a willingness to pitch in when needed· Passion for USAging’s mission of helping older adults age in place and maintain their health and independence for as long as possible

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

This full-time position is based in USAging’s Washington, DC, office. The successful candidate will be able to attend the USAging Annual Conference and Tradeshow each summer for up to six days.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

USAging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including fully paid individual health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan with a 10 percent employer contribution and generous vacation and sick leave.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING STATEMENT

Diversity is a core value at USAging. We are passionate about building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees. We believe every employee enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

ADA DISCLAIMER

The successful candidate should be able to perform the essential function of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, USAging will make reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties of their job absent undue hardship.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Procedure

Submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements/history to jobs@USAging.org. Note the job title in the email subject line. The application will remain open until filled. We cannot respond to all applications and unsolicited phone calls, social media messages or emails will not be returned.