Position Summary:

The Manager, Accounting (Full-time, Temporary) serves as the operational lead of LEE's day-to-day financial transactions and accuracy across all entities, including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs. This role owns the full-cycle transaction process, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and grant accounting, ensuring that the building blocks of LEE's financial data are precise, timely, and compliant with non-profit accounting standards. The Manager, in close partnership with the Director, Finance, maintains the integrity of the sub-ledgers and provides the essential documentation and analysis required for a seamless monthly close and annual audit.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting and bookkeeping non-profit professional who demonstrates deep ownership, accountability, and transparency regarding work priorities. They are an expert at navigating complex multi-entity environments and possess the judgment to improve financial processes while maintaining rigorous internal controls.

This is a full-time temporary role through July 2027, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time regular role based on individual performance and organizational strategy.

Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission, completion of four multiple choice questions, and the completion of a short answer question.

Position Location: Flexible

Travel Requirements: 0-10% for annual team meetings

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Disbursements (35%)

• Process all vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and expenditures in Ramp across all entities with correct coding across multiple required dimensions
• Prepare payment runs (e.g., ACH, wires, AP) and maintain vendor master files including W-9s and 1099s
• Manage corporate card workflows, ensuring policy compliance and accurate coding

Revenue, Receivables & Grant Accounting (30%)

• Record all incoming revenue (e.g., grants, donations, fees) and manage AR invoicing and collections in collaboration with relevant internal teams
• Maintain grant tracking schedules for restrictions and reporting deadlines
• Review revenue for accuracy/GAAP compliance and reconcile Sage Intacct to CRM records

General Accounting & Close Support (25%)

• Reconcile AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger and prepare monthly accruals and prepaids, and other month-end close schedules as required
• Maintain audit trails and provide documentation for external audit inquiries
• Ensure compliance with campaign finance reporting requirements for PAC entities

Special Projects (10%)

• Engage in team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects as assigned by manager or designee
• Provide short-term coverage of other finance team duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or combination of commensurate experience and training (If you do not hold a Bachelor's degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate's degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)
• 3+ years of professional work experience and at least 2+ years of relevant accounting experience (e.g., AR/AP, GL accounting, or full-charge bookkeeping)
• Proficiency in Excel, including experience with reconciliation workflows
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of transactions with accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE's mission, core values, and theory of change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Sage Intacct
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, ASC 958
• Experience with Ramp or similar corporate card/expense management platforms
• Familiarity with and excitement about AI-enabled finance tools and automation
• Experience with campaign finance reporting or PAC accounting

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.
• The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Application Submission:

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission, completion of four multiple choice questions, and the completion of a short answer question.

We do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/.

Pay and Benefits

The position level for this role is Manager 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $31.97-$47.65. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUbPtNQiPIjWA4xbEaEY08RLQ-ZeO49wd8dc1v3U_s8/edit?usp=sharing. Note, this is a non-exempt position where employees are eligible for weekly overtime pay.

Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that full-time temporary staff have access to:

• Full-time Temporary: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/#:~:text=Time%20Temporary%20Staff-,Care%20For%20Your%20Health,-Medical%2C%20dental%2C%20and

Physical Demands