Accounting Manager

Send your resume and cover letter to: Cerlyn Cantave

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Reports To: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Administration

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Finance the Accounting Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance to managing the organization’s day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and grants management. This position ensures that the organization's finances are accurate, timely, and in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific regulations. Seeking candidates with familiarity or experience in applying AI and automation technologies to streamline accounting operations and improve data analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

  • Oversee daily accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, journal entries.

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance reports.

  • Monitor and track restricted, unrestricted, and temporarily restricted funds.

  • Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and assist program managers with budget monitoring.

  • Coordinate the annual audit process and other regulatory documents in compliance with federal and state laws.

  • Prepares grant invoicing and processing of related paperwork.

  • Assist with special project as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting principles and Federal and State contracts.

  • Independent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication and customer service skills.

  • Collegial and collaborative demeanor.

  • Experience with nonprofit compliance, grants, and donor-restricted funds.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines with a strong attention to detail.

  • Commitment to the mission and values of the organization

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or Master’s preferred)

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in nonprofit accounting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

Training

  • Microsoft Office

  • Grant management systems

  • Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar.

  • Experience with AI-driven tools and automation in accounting processes strongly preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment.

  • The noise level in this environment is moderate.

  • This job regularly requires the employee to sit, walk and stand as well as use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is between $77,00-$85,000. We offer comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, a 403b retirement plan, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal days), long-term disability, child care assistance, and more.


To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to Cerlyn Cantave                                                                                                                                                            

East Boston Social Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.