Accounting Manager

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for managing the accounts payable workflow. This position will oversee the tracking and reporting of federal program expenditures and serve as a backup for payroll processing. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will reconcile various general ledger accounts, manage internal audit projects, and oversee the document retention process. The incumbent will also cross-train on all other accounting processes and provide backup support for the Director of Finance, as well as the AP and Finance Coordinators.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable workflow for the organization.
• Responsible for the monthly/quarterly invoice process for federal programs.
• Responsible for maintaining the grant restriction spreadsheet and all appropriate backup for related expenditures.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare required journal entries needed for general ledger account reconciliations.
• Process bi-weekly payroll on a as needed basis.
• Reconcile monthly contributions between the finance department and development department.
• Maintain the fixed asset schedule and calculate monthly deprecation.
• Manage internal audit projects.
• Oversee document retention process for the RICFB.
• Manage 1099 process.
• Prepare quarterly sales tax report.
• Provide backup support for the Director of Finance, Accounts Payable Coordinator and Finance Coordinator, as needed.
• Assist in other administrative tasks as needed.
• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree (or candidate) in accounting.
• Five years’ experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping.  
• Experience with accounting software (Blackbaud’s Financial Edge preferred, but not required).
• High proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously while producing accurate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively when speaking and in writing using standard forms of professional and office communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.

To Apply:

See full job description at www.rifoodbank.org. Email cover letter and resume to resumes@rifoodbank.org. No phone calls please. The RICFB is an equal employment opportunity employer.