Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

Accountant

The Accountant has hands‑on responsibility for day‑to‑day accounting operations to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of books and records, maintenance of internal controls and compliance with regulations.

Towards Employment offers a robust and competitive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance.

• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match and profit sharing.
• Company‑provided life and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 13 paid holidays, and time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Additional perks include flexible schedules, salary advances, cell phone reimbursement and an employee assistance program offering free mental health support services.

• Accounting Activity & Practices
  • Responsible for daily accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
  • Prepares and monitors A/R and A/P aging schedules; partners with internal teams to pursue A/R as needed.
  • Ensures accounting transactions are properly recorded and documented; records/allocates fringe benefit and other expenses as needed; enters ACH payments for approval.
  • Reviews all credit card transactions monthly; ensures proper accounts and programs are being accurately recorded; manages all credit card users to stay on budget & to inform purchases' intended use.
  • Prepares and posts general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing procedures and reconciles general ledger accounts. Reconciles all balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepares statement of activities – consolidated, by program and by project.
  • Reviews financial reports and develops ad‑hoc analysis as requested.
  • Prepares information for auditors upon request.
• Grant & Management Reporting
  • Ensures compliance with and prepares reports according to applicable government regulations and grant restrictions; properly accounts for equipment and other purchases with federal funds; reviews travel related reimbursement requests; processes eligible/allowable participant incentive payments.
  • Prepares and records monthly invoices for government grants and contracts, foundations and other entities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Updates and maintains internal systems and file management, including creation of new grant files/invoices/ reporting deadlines; establishes new projects in Sage Intacct; uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Supports programmatic activity including, but not limited to, auditing control logs for issuance of participant gift cards and bus tickets; manages requests for and reconciles petty cash.
  • Participates in, and will ultimately lead, monthly financial meetings with department directors intended to inform and assist in managing departmental & grant budgets.
• Business Operations & Payroll
  • Manages all incoming office supply requests and properly allocates charges throughout the company. Manages overhead inventory monthly.
  • Reviews month‑end inventory and ensures proper allocation of grants are recorded in Sage.
  • Serves as backup to twice monthly payroll processing, including proper documentation of overtime, paid and unpaid leaves of absence and other payroll matters; weekly review of third‑party payroll including accuracy with timesheets, bank account information, and other details.
  • Supports development of policies and processes to maintain and ensure internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies.
  • Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related, evolving tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 35 years of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit accounting with exposure to diverse and conditional grant awards; or a minimum of 7 years of equivalent professional accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly skilled in accounting and financial processes.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Ability…