Accounting Administrator

Overview: The Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, and maintaining accurate records for grants and donations. This role includes budget development, expenditure tracking, and preparing financial reports for stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and grant guidelines is crucial. Additionally, the position involves administrative tasks, such as liaising with external auditors and supporting organizational operations. This role is vital in maintaining the agency's financial health, enabling it to fulfill its mission.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Budget Development:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop annual budgets that align with the organization's strategic goals and funding sources.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including grantors, board members, and regulatory authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

• Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and grant guidelines to ensure the organization's compliance and mitigate financial risks.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support, including managing payroll, coordinating audits, and maintaining insurance coverage.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Foster effective communication and collaboration across the organization to align financial objectives with programmatic goals and promote overall organizational success.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in financial management, including budgeting, grant management, and donor relations.
• Familiarity with New Jersey's specific non-profit regulations and reporting requirements is preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-profit accounting standards, such as FASB guidelines.
• Knowledge of additional accounting regulations specific to New Jersey is essential.
• Experience in grant management, including grant writing, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
• Knowledge of New Jersey's grant regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with donors, grantors, volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders.