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Accounting Manager

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Boston, MA, United States
Full-time

POSITION: Accounting Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

START DATE: As soon as possible

DURATION: Full time, year round, exempt position

LOCATION: TIOBEC Administrative Offices, Seaport District, Boston MA

 

The Accounting Manager reports to the CFO and will be an essential thought partner to the CFO.  As the organization commits its focus and attention to the importance of a data driven culture, the Accounting Manager will work closely with the CFO to evaluate and implement systems intended to benefit the organization’s financial and reporting goals.

Although the primary role will be responsibility for the overall maintenance of the accounting system, the individual will be active in the ongoing reporting, budgeting and forecasting requirements especially critical for a not for profit organization, and will be charged with maintaining strict accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate reporting.

The position oversees and is responsible for the effective operations of the main accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions and participates in the banking and cash management duties.  There is supervision of any additional accounting staff employed during busy periods of the year.    

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Primarily responsible for the overall maintenance of the accounting system, including all functions and general ledger account reconciliations required to produce month-end and annual financial statements for department leadership and organization officers and directors
  • Assist with ongoing reporting, budgeting and forecasting requirements especially critical for a not for profit organization, and provide guidance to the CFO for areas of improvement or utilization
  • Responsible for maintaining and establishing accounting principles, best practices and procedures to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
  • Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures
  • Monitor the financial performance of the company, and help to establish and communicate financial metrics to senior management team
  • Capable of performing detailed financial analysis including financial modeling, profitability analysis, return on investment and impact to bottom line
  • Work closely with the CFO and provide assistance and leadership with the year-end audit support
  • Oversees and manages the department’s operations of the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions and participates in the banking and cash management duties
  • Supervise and manage a seasonal accounting staff during busy periods during the year
  • Help to promote and enhance the finance department’s capabilities to partner with each organizational department
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and four years of professional accounting experience. 
  • Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Not for Profit accounting principles, theory and practices is essential.
  • Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks-Nonprofit).
  • Superior proficiency of Microsoft Office suite products, especially Excel.
  • Strong analytical and data analysis background and experience
  • Knowledge of sales billing, revenue recognition, and sales tax procedures.
  • Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable procedures and practices.
  • Experience with payroll processing applications (ADP Workforce Now).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated teamwork skills.
  • Ability to function independently and effectively in a self-directed environment.
  • Prior supervisory experience is preferred
  • Passion for the nonprofit mission of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Ctr.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Employer sponsored health insurance with the option to select between two comprehensive, valuable plans. Premier dental plan. 401(k) retirement plan with competitive match. Generous paid time off including, vacation, holidays, personal days, parental and sick leave. Flexible scheduling, pursuant to position. Annual bonuses regularly awarded based on achievement of organizational goals and performance. Work that engages a diverse and dynamic community of educators and learners, with the shared vision of shaping a better future for Boston students. A quality work life in Boston’s vibrant Seaport district with access to the natural wonders and positive impacts of Thompson Island.

How to Apply: 
  1. Click on the position link here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=TIOBEC&jobId...
  2. In the upper right-hand of the position description, click the blue “Apply” button.
  3. You will be directed to a log-in screen where you will need to register with ADP to access our online application. "Click here" next to “Want to register with us?” to create your profile and access the application.
  4. When completing your application, please include both a current resume and cover letter detailing why you are interested in the position, and believe you are qualified to fill the role.
  5. Qualified applicants with completed applications will be contacted for an initial, phone interview to begin the interview process. Please contact Louisa Bradberry, our Staffing Director at [email protected] with questions about the position or application process.
Additional Information: 

Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks staff as diverse as the communities it serves. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Organization Info

Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center

Overview
Headquarters: 
Boston, MA
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
1989
About Us
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Mission: 

Established in 1988, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center is an independent Massachusetts not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide adventurous and challenging experiential learning programs that inspire character development, compassion, community service, environmental responsibility, and academic achievement. We serve over 6,500 early adolescents annually from all economic and social communities of greater metropolitan Boston, and the institutions and adults who support them.

In partnership with Boston Public Schools and the National Park Service, our programs utilize the natural resources of Thompson Island to ignite a love of learning, inspire curiosity, and build teamwork in students of all ages. From hands-on field experiences for urban youth to summer wilderness expeditions and professional team building programs, we change lives through challenge and discovery. And while our private events and custom programs deliver the magic of Thompson Island, they also make a positive impact with all proceeds going to support our youth programming initiatives.

Programs: 

The Outward Bound Difference: For more than 60 years, Outward Bound has been delivering adventure and challenge-based courses to youth worldwide. Grounded in the educational philosophy of its founder, Kurt Hahn, Outward Bound seeks to empower young people through hands-on experiences. Using the wilderness as a classroom, Outward Bound guides students through a journey of self-discovery. By combining learning-by-doing, adventure, challenge, and play within a diverse group, our courses enable students to explore their possibilities as leaders, problem solvers, and responsible citizens of the world community.

Why Work For Us?: 

Thompson Island employs a dedicated and talented team of individuals with a wide range of skills to serve the many departments and functional areas of the organization. While the majority of our staff work on Thompson Island in the Programs Department, many serve to fill essential roles within Events, Operations and our Kitchen during the operating season. In addition we employ, a primarily full-time Administrative team made up of individuals with expertise in Development, Communications, Accounting, Human Resources, and Sales. All departments, along with every individual we employ, are vital to the efforts of the organization and share a commitment to the mission and to serving Boston area youth.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 26 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 26 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center
industry: 
Nonprofit