Senior Accounting Manager

About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need — the most vulnerable — regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing
four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services.  Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada. For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.

Position Summary

Responsible for the quality and control of the Accounting Department work products, accounting processes and procedures; including, monthly and year-end closing processes, quality review of reconciliations and journal entries, cash forecasting; analyzing trend reports, and other relevant accounting responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate close, including, but not limited to;
• Manage the closing checklist and communications,
• Review and approve cost allocations,
• Review and approve journal entries,
• Review and approve reconciliations, and
• Prepare the Trial Balance and associated analysis.
• Manage Financial Staff Accountants, including; processes, procedures, and compliance with both internal and external deadlines.
• Oversee and make recommendations for policy and procedures updates.
• Prepare, processes and oversee banking activities, such as; positive pay, stop payments, voided checks, line of credit: and cash related processes and procedures including; documents, and related work-papers.
• Review Agency financial and trend reports, budgets and assist management in departmental compliance.
• Assist with managing tax document preparation, including but not limited to; 1099s and Census reports.
• Assist with the preparation and support for financial data and reports used by Executive Management, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Trustees, as well as external Community Partners.
• Assist the grant accounting staff as needed.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data. Comply with safety rules.
• Other related duties as directed and deemed appropriate to position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP, standard and fund accounting principles, methods, and applications.
• Display critical thinking as related to overall accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Knowledge and understanding of controls procedures.
• Maintain the highest degree of integrity, and detail oriented.
• Proficiency of computers including Microsoft Excel (advanced level required) and Microsoft Office.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication, as well as management and mentoring skills.
• Sound judgment, ability to work autonomously, prioritize work and meet necessary deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum of five or more years of accounting leadership experience required.
• This is a full-time, in-office position.
• Flexible schedule to work after hours and weekends, as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily works in office environment, but will also work throughout the agency and off-site.
• Ability to communicate with donors, volunteers, board members, and co-workers.
• Ability to operate and use office equipment, especially computer, keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to continuously sit and/or stand.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers an excellent benefits package, including insurance benefits, paid time off, and retirement plan.

CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. All employees must successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.