Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager works closely with the Director of Accounting and the Finance team to manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure timely and accurate close and reporting processes, and maintain complete, accurate, and well-documented records for AUW.

This role provides review and oversight of assigned accounting work, supervises assigned Finance team members, supports accurate financial reporting, and ensures accounting deadlines and documentation requirements are met. The Accounting Manager also escalates complex or higher-risk matters to the Director of Accounting as appropriate.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader who can independently balance hands‑on accounting work, staff supervision, workflow management, financial review, process improvement, and cross‑functional support.

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, cash receipts, balance sheet reconciliations, invoice and expense coding, accounts payable, and other assigned accounting work.
• Ensure assigned accounting activities are completed on time, accurately, and in accordance with Finance policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
• Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities for assigned areas, including close schedules, account reconciliations, deadline tracking, and issue resolution.
• Prepare and/or review account analyses, reconciliations, budget vs. actual support schedules, and other financial schedules, including support for monthly financial statement preparation and internal reporting needs.
• Review accounting activity and supporting schedules to identify variances, unusual activity, coding issues, accrual needs, or other matters requiring correction, follow‑up, or escalation.
• Oversee grant, contract, and program accounting support, including preparation and review of cost allocations, invoices, expenditure coding, supporting schedules, for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable funding requirements.
• Support external audit, tax, United Way Worldwide, and other reporting requirements by preparing and/or reviewing supporting documentation and transaction research.
• Supervise, train, and support assigned Finance team members, including workflow oversight, task prioritization, review of work, coaching, accountability, and cross‑training.
• Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures, desk procedures, related SOPs, accounting files, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Recommend and implement accounting process and system improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, documentation, internal control, and continuity.
• Support the Director of Accounting in maintaining strong accounting practices, internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial data integrity.
• Provide flexible Finance team coverage during peak periods, extended absences, or staffing gaps, including support for accounting operations, donor transaction activity, and other critical and time‑sensitive Finance priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or any combination of education and relevant experience that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting required.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory and staff review experience required.
• Work experience inclusive of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation and review, account reconciliations, financial schedules, and month‑end close required.
• Experience reviewing accounting work for accuracy, completeness, appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with policies and procedures required.
• Experience working in or with accounting systems required.
• Professional experience within the nonprofit sector in an accounting, finance, or audit capacity highly desired.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger procedures, account…