Accounting Manager, Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children

Posted by on May 16, 2011

Accounting Manager, Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children

Posted on: May 12, 2011

Department: Operations
Reports to: Executive Director (Primary) / Associate Executive Director (Secondary)
Salary: $55,000-65,000

The Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children is a non-profit, member organization that provides resources, support and advocacy in the early childhood education community on behalf of young children, birth through eight.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for: (a) all daily accounting activity; (b) administration of employee payroll and human resources activities; (c) program, funder and organization budget preparation and reporting; (d) month and year-end closing

Essential Functions

Perform daily accounting activities (customer and funder billing, cash receipts, accounts payable, cash disbursements)
Administer the employee time reporting procedure and process payroll, including actual payment, applicable accounting entries and all employee and government reporting.
Human resources administration, including new hire and termination processing, benefits administration (in conjunction with contracted benefits administrator) and maintenance of all required records
Coordinate annual budgeting process; monitor program budgets; prepare financial reports for funders
Prepare account analyses and journal entries to support timely and accurate financial reporting to management, board and program personnel
Manage annual audit and regulatory reporting requirements
Ensure efficient and effective office management, including procurement of goods and services, operation of support systems (telephone, computers), building and equipment maintenance and insurance
Supervise support staff

Additional Functions
Work as part of the DVAEYC program team and ensure positive relationships with all project partners and participants through effective communication, meeting attendance, and collaboration. Participate in DVAEYC events and activities as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

Extensive experience with Peachtree, including specifically accounts payable and receivable processing and financial statement generation in a multi-department environment.
Extensive experience with ADP EZLabor Manager and Pay eXpert.
Must be proficient with MS Excel, including independent design and creation of complex and interrelated spreadsheets; must have prior budget preparation experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
5+ years experience in accounting and 3-5 years experience as an office manager.
Ability to work independently and supervisory experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted for this position.

Deadline: 06/15/2011