Manager, Accounting

Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate.  We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.  Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur. 

We are currently looking for a Manager, Accounting to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

Position Highlights:
The Manager, Accounting will be responsible for the general accounting and accounts payable functions including the general ledger closing process, accounting policies and procedures, account reconciliations, cash management, tax return preparation, and various external audits and compliance requirements.

What You’ll Do:
MONTHLY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL RESULTS

• Lead the monthly general ledger closing process ensuring the financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with GAAP. Improve the efficiency and timeliness of the journal entries and reconciliations.
• Critically review and evaluate the monthly financial results to ensure completeness and accuracy. Ensure important business transactions are reflected in the financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

COMPLIANCE AUDITS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Act as a key contact for the Auditors performing the Annual financial statement audit. With staff, prepare or direct the completion of the PBC audit schedules. Follow up on auditor questions and requests.
• Supervise the EBP audit and ensure that the Form 5500’s are filed on a timely basis. Coordinate the Benefit Plan audits with the Plan auditors.

TAX RETURNS AND FILINGS

• Act as the main contact for the tax accountants who prepare the 990 annual returns. Delegate some of the preparation of these schedules to staff. Find ways to streamline/ simplify/ automate the return supporting schedules.

RECONCILIATIONS

• Review account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Ensure that reconciling items are resolved in a timely basis (within two months). Coordinate efforts of other Finance team members to process needed transactions to resolve reconciling items. Work with Consultants to automate and/or fix reports generated to support account reconciliations.
• Supervise the maintenance of the fixed assets module including the recording of additions, retirements, and depreciation accumulation/expense. Maintain the detailed records supporting the other assets including new product development.
• Lead the annual physical inventory and complete the reconciliation of the physical to the general ledger balance.

TALENT MANAGEMENT

• Meet with staff regularly to set clear expectations, offer guidance, and provide feedback.
• Coach staff to improve performance, ensure staff is completing safety training, and encourage staff to engage in learning and development opportunities.
• Managers of people spend a significant portion of the job directly managing the work of at least two employees for whom hire, fire, and performance decisions are made.

We’re Looking for Someone with: 

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• CPA preferred with public accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with a cloud-based general ledger system with preferences for Sage Intacct and financial reporting applications.
• Detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars A-133.
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to present information in written and oral form.
• This a remote position.
• Salary range: $85,000 to $105,000

Reasons You’ll Love it here: 
NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees.  We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life.  We offer the following:

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1^st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b)  with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Student loan pay down
• Dress for your day

We believe that you can’t be safe if you don’t feel safe. Feeling safe requires a commitment to equitable policy implementation and promoting diversity in the safety profession. We must cultivate our own diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment to deliver on our mission to save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

NSC is an equal opportunity employer.