Accounting Manager

About this position:

The Accounting Manager will work in conjunction with the CFO to plan and direct accounting operations of the agency.

About JFCS

In today's world, it is important that your life's work brings you value and purpose. By joining the team at JFCS, you will experience hands-on opportunities that directly help people in the Greater Pittsburgh region through life's changes and challenges.

Proudly voted by JFCS employees as one of Pittsburgh's best places to work for +10 years, our care and commitment to our employees and our clients is our top priority. We are looking for new employees who share our commitment to providing critical, high quality services to the community.

Benefits:

• Collaborative work environment and diverse staff
• 37.5 hours work week with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Hybrid work model (part of the week in office, part remote)
• Sick Time = 12 days a year
• Vacation Time = starts at 2 weeks the first year and then increases with longevity up to 4 weeks total
• Additional paid time off for all employees = most federal holidays, 3-5 floating holidays (to be used at employee's discretion), and a number of Jewish holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• Short and long term disability, life insurance and a 401k package for which JFCS contributes 4% of salary after the first year of service
• Annual longevity bonuses after the first year of service

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.
• Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. reports significant budget differences to management.
• Support the CFO engaging in the board's audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operations.
• Support current partnerships with other agencies and organizations
• In collaboration with CFO, produces the annual budget and forecasts;
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit and 990 return.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Stands in for CFO as needed for meetings and other work related events.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Excel or similar spreadsheet software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required. Non-Profit experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.