Accounting Manager – Montgomery, AL

The Gift of Life Foundation, Inc., is in search of a self-directed and experienced Accounting Manager for our Montgomery office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and an interest in working a hybrid (some office, some remote) full time schedule of 40 hours a week.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly financial statements by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.

Perform month-end close procedures, such as bank reconciliations, and general ledger processing.

Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.

Oversees preparation of grants activity reports, financial reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

Complies with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts

Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.

Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.

Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation

Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Impeccable analytical and organizational skills

Self-motivated and self-directed

Ability to work closely with a senior management team

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

5 years of related experience, preferably within the non-profit sector

Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

High level of computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Excel

Experience with accounting and payment software, such as Intacct, QuickBooks or Bill.com

Excellent management and supervisory skills.

Strong customer service skills

Works well in a team environment

Self-motivated and self-directed

Minimum 5 years proven accounting experience

Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean DMV report, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance that is in compliance with the state of Alabama law

Must pass background check and drug testing.

Flexible work from home options available.