We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and deliver reliable financial reporting for our North Dallas, Texas non-profit faith based organization. This role will oversee month-end close activities, monitor tuition-related receivables, and provide insight into financial performance through thoughtful analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a process-minded approach to improving accuracy and efficiency across the finance function.
Responsibilities:
Monthly Financial Reporting (Primary Responsibility)
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and internal management reports
- Own and manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Analyze and explain variances to budget and prior periods
- Ensure financial data integrity and adherence to internal controls
Accounts Receivable/ Tuition Management
- Oversee accounts receivable with a focus on tuition billing, collections, and reconciliations
- Partner with admissions and business office staff to ensure accurate tuition setup and adjustments
- Monitor outstanding balances and support appropriate follow-up with families
- Reconcile tuition and A/R accounts regularly
- Record all fundraising entries
Collaboration & Financial Support
- Collaborate with administrative staff responsible for payroll and accounts payable (without direct processing responsibility)
- Review payroll- and A/P-related reports for proper posting to the general ledger
- Support year-end close, financial statement audits, tax reporting, financial compliance activities and internal controls
General Accounting & Process Improvement
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting
- Identify and implement tools to process accounting transactions more efficiently
- Provide additional accounting support to the Business Office as needed
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
- Strong background in general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
- Experience supporting financial statement audits and year-end accounting activities.
- Knowledge of accounts receivable processes, with the ability to manage billing and collections in a detail-oriented environment.
- Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and present findings in a clear and thorough manner.
- Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate records, internal controls, and financial data integrity.