Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong nonprofit experience and deep expertise in NetSuite. They bring a proven ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of AP/AR, monthly close, cash management, and revenue recognition for grants, contributions, and deferred revenue. With a solid understanding of GAAP, they ensure accuracy, compliance, and the integrity of financial data while supporting cash flow and liquidity planning.

This individual is highly collaborative and systems-savvy, partnering effectively across Finance, Development, and IT, to support accurate reporting for decision-making. They have a track record of improving processes, leading financial system enhancements and integrations (e.g., NetSuite), and training users. A strong manager and continuous improvement champion, they develop staff, streamline workflows, and contribute to broader Finance Department initiatives.

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including direct supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, receivables, and performance settlements.

• Manage the monthly general ledger close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and account analyses

• Oversee accounting for contributions, gifts, and other unearned revenue in compliance with GAAP, partnering with the Development team for accurate coding.

• Maintain accurate records of grants, pledges, receivables, and deferred revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition.

• Coordinate revenue reporting, support cash forecasting, and provide revenue assumptions for liquidity management

• Coordinate daily cash management activities, including revolving credit line activity and support cash projections

• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting workflows and reporting accuracy.

• Partner with IT and external consultants on integrations (e.g., Salesforce)

• Develop and deliver NetSuite training and provide ongoing user support and documentation

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Development, and program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.

• Manage implementation of tools to more fully use technology tools (eg. Emburse and Expense management in NetSuite)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience working in non-profit organizations

• Enhanced knowledge of and use of NetSuite non-profit ERP

• Experience with system integrations or process automation is a plus

• Prior experience supervising or coordinating the work of AP/AR functions preferred

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Development, IT, and programmatic teams

NJPAC is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to offer a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, 401k with match, life, AD&D, PTO, sick time and discounted show tickets.

Note: This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangements to accommodate qualified candidates.