[Remote] Accounting Manager - Nonprofit

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Step Up: Equity Matters is a professional services consulting firm focused on nonprofit administration and financial management. The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations for nonprofit organizations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and collaboration with program and development teams.ResponsibilitiesOwn the monthly close process, including recurring entries, journal entries, allocations, and reconciliations (bank, credit cards, key balance sheet accounts)Maintain a well-organized general ledger; ensure consistent coding by program, grant/funder, and restriction status as applicablePrepare and post adjusting entries as needed, ensuring accurate cutoff and classificationMaintain supporting schedules (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets if applicable, restricted revenue schedules, deferred revenue if applicable)Support vendor bills and payments; ensure approvals and documentation align with policyMaintain vendor files (W-9s, insurance certificates if required) and support 1099 tracking as neededSupport expense reimbursement processes and corporate card management, including review for completeness and coding accuracySupport invoicing and receipting workflows as needed (program fees, reimbursements, sponsorships)Coordinate deposit recording and ensure revenue is properly classified (unrestricted vs restricted; grant revenue vs contributions vs program income)Partner with Development staff on donation reconciliation, fundraising platform deposits, and donor-restricted trackingPartner with program staff on program income recording and reconciliationsPrepare monthly financial reports for the CFO and Controller including:Statement of Financial PositionStatement of Activities (budget vs actual)Cash position summaryGrant/restricted fund reporting summaries (as needed)Identify and explain variances, unusual trends, and coding issues; propose corrections and process improvementsTrack grant spending in alignment with approved budgets and donor restrictions, in coordination with program teamsMaintain documentation and schedules to support grant reporting and funder reimbursement requestsHelp ensure finance processes meet basic compliance expectations (segregation of duties, approval chains, documentation standards)Maintain organized electronic files for close support, vendor documentation, contracts, and grant documentationPrepare audit schedules and support the annual audit process under the direction of the Finance DirectorSupport year-end activities including coordination for Form 990 preparation (in partnership with external client staffCommunicate clearly with non-finance staff to resolve coding questions, missing documentation, and budget alignmentSupport finance-related training and simple process documentation (checklists, how-to guides) to reduce errors and improve turnaround timeSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting5+ years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit accounting experience requiredDemonstrated experience running month-end close, reconciliations, and producing financial statementsProficiency with QuickBooks Online (required)Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, budget vs actual analysis)Experience with restricted funds tracking and grant reportingExperience supporting audits and preparing audit-ready schedulesCPA or significant progress toward CPA (nice to have, not required)BenefitsBenefitsCompany OverviewWe empower individuals and organizations to translate values into action, fostering a more equitable and thriving future for all. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.stepupforequity.com/.