[Remote] Manager, Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Relay Graduate School of Education is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators across the country. The Manager, Accounting will focus on accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and cash management, ensuring strong financial management and accurate reporting to support the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Relay departments to foster an understanding of our accounting practices and facilitate the billing of invoices to be sent out to partners
• Provide end-user support for ERP receivables and customer modules; troubleshoot issues, resolve Finance@ tickets, and train staff as needed
• Review contracts to determine service periods and revenue recognition timing; record receivables and revenue in accordance with GAAP
• Support earned vs. deferred revenue tracking, including preparing year-end reclassification journal entries
• Manage cash operations by recording receivables, revenues, and payments from grants and miscellaneous sources
• Investigate and resolve unexpected bank transactions to identify their source and purpose
• Communicate with external partners and follow up on aged receivables to ensure collectability
• Maintain vendor records, including collecting and updating banking information in the accounting system
• 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, ensuring accuracy of general ledger data and alignment with forecasts
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for the annual audit
• Support ERP system upgrades, testing, and continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required

Skills

• BS in Accounting, required
• 3-4 years experience working in nonprofit accounting, or related experience, with a strong desire to work in the not-for-profit and higher education sector
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment independently
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience providing responsive, service-oriented support to stakeholders
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, including identifying root causes and implementing process improvements
• Evidence of a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data and reporting
• Demonstrated mid-proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables and related analysis)
• CPA license or progress towards CPA

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development
• Gym reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave

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