The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong nonprofit experience and deep expertise in NetSuite. They bring a proven ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of AP/AR, monthly close, cash management, and revenue recognition for grants, contributions, and deferred revenue. With a solid understanding of GAAP, they ensure accuracy, compliance, and the integrity of financial data while supporting cash flow and liquidity planning.
This individual is highly collaborative and systems-savvy, partnering effectively across Finance, Development, and IT, to support accurate reporting for decision-making. They have a track record of improving processes, leading financial system enhancements and integrations (e.g., NetSuite), and training users. A strong manager and continuous improvement champion, they develop staff, streamline workflows, and contribute to broader Finance Department initiatives.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including direct supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, receivables, and performance settlements.
- Manage the monthly general ledger close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and account analyses
- Oversee accounting for contributions, gifts, and other unearned revenue in compliance with GAAP, partnering with the Development team for accurate coding.
- Maintain accurate records of grants, pledges, receivables, and deferred revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition.
- Coordinate revenue reporting, support cash forecasting, and provide revenue assumptions for liquidity management
- Coordinate daily cash management activities, including revolving credit line activity and support cash projections
- Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting workflows and reporting accuracy.
- Partner with IT and external consultants on integrations (e.g., Salesforce)
- Develop and deliver NetSuite training and provide ongoing user support and documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Development, and program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.
- Manage implementation of tools to more fully use technology tools (eg. Emburse and Expense management in NetSuite)
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience working in non-profit organizations
- Enhanced knowledge of and use of NetSuite non-profit ERP
- Experience with system integrations or process automation is a plus
- Prior experience supervising or coordinating the work of AP/AR functions preferred
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Development, IT, and programmatic teams
NJPAC is proud to offer a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, 401k with match, life, AD&D, PTO, sick time and discounted show tickets.
Note: This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangements to accommodate qualified candidates.
