Accounting Manager

Fiscal Department

Alameda, CA

Agency Overview

Founded in 1889, Felton Institute (formerly Family Service Agency of San Francisco) is the oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco and has a 130-year history of innovation in services for vulnerable children, families, and adults. Felton's mission is to respond to human needs with cutting edge social services and treatment that combine the best social science research with cultural sensitivity, a deep respect for the consumer, and a commitment to social justice. With over 46 programs in 11 languages at sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, our comprehensive array of services reaches across all racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic lines. At the heart of our work is the belief that individuals and families in crisis must have access to services and resources to help them build on their inherent strengths and develop self-sufficiency. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where staff is encouraged to increase their skills and enter new domains.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for general ledger management and overseeing routine accounting operations for the organization and the entities for which it provides accounting services. Oversight includes: GL reconciliations, journal entries, monthly contract billings, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close. Additional responsibilities include monitoring program budgets and agency cash flow, preparing financial statements, and assisting with the annual agency audit and various program audits. Support the Controller with other duties and special projects.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the posting and maintenance of general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, accounts payable and general ledger adjustments
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting
• Supervise all accounting functions up to and including preparation of financial statements
• Manage contract billings, allocations, and contract indirect cost allocations, as well as analysis on contract billings and other expenses
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close along with timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Support the Controller
• Manage the daily activities of the accounting department
• Meet financial accounting objectives and perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance/Business Administration
• Minimum of five years of experience in broad accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Supervisory experience, a plus
• Nonprofit experience preferred, but not required
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles (GAAP), practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and accounting software, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Division: Fiscal Department, Administration Headquarters, Alameda, CA

Reports to: Controller