Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: Assistant Controller
WHAT YOU'LL DOThe Accounting Manager is responsible for general ledger analysis, adjusting journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and related tasks to support the Finance Department and NKF objectives.
This position is expected to participate in the monthly close process, identify process improvements, and maintain appropriate accounting control procedures and records for assigned tasks:
Analysis, Entries, and Reconciliations
- Monthly reconciliation of NKF's investment portfolio
- Maintain a schedule of investment sales with realized gain/loss calculations
- Prepare all monthly investment activity entries
- Maintain and reconcile the monthly detailed fixed asset schedules detailing cost, useful life, and depreciation/amortization
- Prepare monthly entries to record depreciation/amortization and adjustments, if applicable.
- Conduct an annual audit of fixed assets
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Consult with the AR team to resolve reconciling items
- Maintain updated bank reconciliations
- Maintain monthly store activity records, including sales, inventory movement, and related reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile FIFO inventory reports to ensure inventory valuation accuracy and proper cost accounting
- Reconcile all other major balance sheet accounts monthly
Cash Transactions
- Record Inter-bank transfers, bank fees, and interest payments
- Reconcile and record petty cash advance transactions
Credit Card Transactions
- Research disputed duplicate and/or fraudulent credit card charges
- Process credit card refunds
- Analyze credit card processing fees and trends
Other
- Serve as the Corporate Finance Department's team member who is responsible for general ledger accounting entries and support
- Update Wire Cash Receipts /Disbursement Schedule daily
- Prepare ad hoc audit schedules and analyses as needed
- Performs additional duties as required
WHAT YOU'LL POSSESS- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience (preferably with a national nonprofit organization)
- Experience with maintaining complicated worksheets
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP functions, data analysis, and reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word required. Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains accounting software is a plus
- Ability to complete tasks on a timely basis and meet the monthly closing cycle deadline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of NKF, including Headquarters, Field Services staff, and volunteers
- Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
- Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills
WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATIONMust have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness and possess a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily. Maintains effectiveness under pressure. Use a multiple-line telephone, personal computer, fax machine, photocopier, and other standard office equipment. Flexible to work overtime as needed.
DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
The salary band listed reflects the range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
