Senior Accounting Manager bei Communities In Schools of Nevada
Communities In Schools of Nevada · Las Vegas, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Las Vegas
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY.
Our Story, Our Mission
Since its founding in 2004, Communities In Schools of Nevada has been driven by the belief that every child has unlimited potential but may not have access to equal opportunities to succeed. Our three regional affiliates work across four rural and urban school districts to provide over 98,000. Nevada students at 110 high poverty schools a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult and a safe place to learn and grow to break down whatever barriers may exist in their lives.
With more than 120 + community partners, we coordinate resources and services — literally bringing Community into our Schools — to do whatever it takes in supporting the students we serve. CIS of Nevada is one of 29 state offices in a national network with more than 45 years of experience implementing our evidence-based solution for 1.7 million students. In 2024-2025, CIS of Nevada case managed students celebrated a K-12 promotion rate of 99% and our statewide high school graduation rate of 97%.
The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting. This position plays a key leadership role in managing the general ledger, financial close, and audit processes, while supporting strategic financial planning and continuous process improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accounting
- Oversee daily accounting operations performed by accounting clerks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Oversee and review reconciliation of bank statements.
- Support the CFOO in preparing internal management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for leadership and the board.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring appropriate documentation and audit trails.
- Maintain General Journal entries and ledger. Monitor account balances and perform account analysis including problem resolution. Oversee or generate all required month-end journal reports and general ledger reports and close general ledger monthly.
Compliance & Audit
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements.
- Assist CFOO with finance committee meetings and reporting.
- Assist with annual audit process, including fiscal and federal audits. Leading elements of accounting and federal funding sections of the audit. Manage filing of Form 990.
- Monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate risk and strengthen organizational compliance.
Team Leadership & Development
- Assign and review work of Accounting Clerks, ensuring adherence to deadlines and accuracy standards.
- Promote a collaborative, solution-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain and improve accounting systems and software integrations (e.g., NetSuite, ADP, or equivalent).
- Evaluate processes for efficiency and implement enhancements to strengthen internal workflows.
- Assist with implementing technological solutions that increase financial transparency and reporting capability.
- Provide Program Directors and Managers with monthly financial statements and comparison to budget along with other requested reports. Monitor financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Serve as the point of contact for all banking services. Maintain, evaluate and recommend optimum-banking services required by the organization.
- Review and refine accounting procedures for the organization
Strategic & Operational Support
- Collaborate with the CFOO and executive leadership to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
- Support financial planning and analysis related to new programs, grants, and initiatives.
- Partner with department heads to provide financial insights and decision-making support.
Qualifications and Competencies
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in accounting (or related field).
- Five or more years of experience in accounting and/or finance management.
- Knowledge of GAAP and non-profit financial standards; experience in non-profit organization preferred.
- Good communication, problem-solving skills and proactive perspective.
- Experience using NetSuite, ADP and Donor Perfect for non-profits preferred.
- Candidate level of experience and expertise may assess a higher rate.
Work Environment
- Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
- Moderate noise levels as found in a business office setting.
- Use of own automobile.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, possible fingerprinting and drug screen.
