Accounting Manager

Overview

The Accounting Manager oversees and performs complex accounting for NCIRE funds, ensuring strong internal controls, accurate fund/grant accounting, and compliance with nonprofit reporting standards and federal funding requirements. This role also supports the Controller in the annual budget, financial reporting, audit preparation, and Indirect Cost Rate calculation and application.

• Ensure accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data
• Manage daily operations of general accounting functions
• Supervise accounting staff responsible for:
  • Payroll and benefit project cost allocations
  • Billing and accounts receivable processing
  • Complex cost transfers and miscellaneous GL postings
• Review balance sheet accounts reconciliations and federal expenditure reconciliations
• Perform monthly closing processes, prepare financial reports and analysis
• Serve as the backup for payroll processing
• Update employees’ 403(b) contributions and complete quarterly retirement plan reconciliations
• Provide customer service to the research community and address inquiries related to accounting policies, procedures, and transactions
• Coordinate the Quarterly Expenditure Certificate process by distributing certification documents to Principal Investigators, tracking returns, and ensuring all forms are signed and submitted
• Interface with external auditors, providing schedules, analysis and system documentation as required
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting systems, procedures and policies
• Perform financial analysis and other related duties assigned, including researching issues, interpreting complex financial data, resolving discrepancies, identifying risks, and developing practical solutions

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance with minimum 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with grant accounting and federal award compliance is preferred
• Prior experience managing and mentoring staff
• Payroll experience is preferred
• Experience with Acumatica, UKG is highly desirable
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and related tools)
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with all levels of personnel
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

The work environment for this position is an indoor office environment. The incumbent may sustain posture in a seated position and may utilize a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

NCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), which requires all candidates to complete SFVA onboarding in addition to NCIRE's onboarding process. The SFVA is a federal agency that requires a federal background check, occupational health clearance, vaccines and immunizations, and drug testing for certain positions. Drug testing may include screening for marijuana which remains an illegal substance according to federal law.

The failure to pass required drug testing will disqualify candidates from employment.

The base wage range for this position is $115,000 - $177,000 per year. The wage actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.

NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration. Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.