Overview
Location: Flexible within the U.S.
Type: Full-Time
Team: Finance
Start Date: May 2026
Application Priority Deadline: April 30, 2026
This role involves managing key accounting functions within a not-for-profit higher education institution focused on educator training. The Manager, Accounting will report to the Vice President, Financial Controller and will primarily oversee Accounts Receivable, revenue recognition, and cash management. The position requires strong attention to detail, ownership of core financial processes, and collaboration across departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable and Revenue Recognition (60%)
- Collaborate with internal departments to support understanding of accounting practices and facilitate invoice billing to partners.
- Provide end-user support for ERP receivables and customer modules, including troubleshooting, resolving finance tickets, and training staff.
- Review contracts to determine service periods and appropriate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
- Track earned versus deferred revenue and prepare year-end reclassification journal entries.
- Manage cash operations by recording receivables, revenues, and payments from grants and other sources.
- Investigate and resolve unexpected bank transactions.
- Communicate with external partners to follow up on aged receivables and ensure collectability.
- Maintain vendor records, including updating banking information in the accounting system.
General Accounting (40%)
- Record and reconcile monthly health benefit expenses and provider refunds.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple cash and investment accounts.
- Maintain and update balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Support month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy of general ledger data and alignment with forecasts.
- Prepare audit schedules and documentation for the annual audit.
- Support ERP system upgrades, testing, and continuous improvements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
- 3-4 years of experience in nonprofit accounting or related fields, with a strong interest in the not-for-profit and higher education sectors.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with experience providing responsive, service-oriented support.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, including root cause analysis and process improvement.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data and reporting.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and related analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA license or progress toward CPA certification.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $74,250 to $111,375 annually.
- New hires will start at the range minimum ($74,250) to ensure equitable starting salaries and opportunities for growth.
- Salary offers are not negotiable and do not vary based on years of experience.
- Salaries are capped at the maximum of the range.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health insurance, disability and life insurance, retirement plan, professional development, gym reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid time off, and parental leave.
Work Location Policy
- Employees must have a primary work location within the U.S. and be legally authorized to work.
- The employer is registered in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington State, and Washington DC.
- Headquarters are located in New York City.
- Employees working from states not listed will be subject to New York State tax withholdings.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This employer provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of background or identity.