Accounting Manager Job Austin area,Texas USA,Accounting

Accounting Manager Scope & Purpose

The Accounting Manager is an integral part of the Accounting Team at Mobile Loaves & Fishes. The responsibilities of the Accounting Manager will be to lead a team of two, ensure financial accuracy, assist with the accounting cycle, financial and analysis reporting, as well as day‑to‑day financial matters of the organization, ensuring application of sound accounting principles and practices.

This is a full‑time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Finance. Due to the nature and requirements of the position, hours are flexible to fit need, but typically include 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday‑Friday. Some nights and weekends may be required. The Accounting Manager will office at Community First! Village located at 9 116 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the resident independent contractor application and payment process

Coordinate with debit card vendor on application process

Handle the distribution of weekly independent contractor pay statement

Work closely with the Neighbor Care team and partner organizations to provide necessary documents for residents

Provide training to program coordinator on independent contractor contract process

Supervise the weekly ACH payment process for 100+ independent contractors

Participate in DI Leadership Large Group meetings for resident independent contractor process

Oversee the process of annual Workers' Compensation waiver forms for contractors and insurance audit

Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for 10+ bank accounts

Serve as liaison with banks for all accounts and year‑end balance confirmations

Handle liquor and tobacco license insurance for events/programs

Serve as liaison with the insurance agent on new coverage for new property assets and annual renewal

Process insurance monthly billing and ACH payment to AP system

Coordinate with MLF Truck Communities and insurance agent on any MLF fleet accident claims

Handle any updates and survey filing with the State of Texas

Manage team of three including Accounting Assistant and Accounting Specialist

Organize Accounting Reporting deadlines for Year End, Audit and Month End

Provide support to seven food truck communities' accounts payable process and system inquiries

Review and keep records of seven truck Communities' bank accounts reconciliation

Handle monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation

Process accounting entries for intercompany bill recording

Assist in special projects on financial and budget reporting

Oversee event planning for the Accounting Team including Team Retreat, Birthday, team lunch meetings, and other events

Oversee other Accounting Administration projects

Assist Director of Finance with projects, as necessary

Assist and support annual external audit process

Assist in the month‑end close process

Assist in the preparation of annual 1099 Tax Forms

Support the accounting team on special projects including workflow process improvements

Other duties & responsibilities as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Principles

Commitment to serving those who have experienced homelessness and personal alignment with MLF's vision, mission, core values, and goals

The successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about the nonprofit/social sector and MLF's vision, mission, core values and goals

5+ years of accounting experience

2+ years in supervising direct reports, preferred

BA/BS or a relevant field preferred

Experience working within an accounting software system – Sage Intacct preferred

Intermediate in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while independently managing workload and deadlines

Strongly analytical, attention to detail, with creative problem‑solving skills

Must have a valid driver's license

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods
Ability to move about all phases of Community First! Village

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MLF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen based on ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law.

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