Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Company: U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action
Location: Virtual/work from home anywhere in United States
Department: Finance
Reports To: CEO and Fractional CFO
Position Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week)

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) promotes sustainable agriculture by bringing together farmers, ranchers and the agriculture value chain to collectively identify and tackle critical, long-term issues. We collaborate, communicate, educate, advocate and utilize science to advance the position of U.S. farmers and ranchers in domestic and international markets. Members include farmer and rancher organizations representing 700,000 farmers and companies throughout the agriculture value chain.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role is responsible for maintaining and updating the organization's accounting policies, practices, budget, forecasts, records, and fiscal data and for preparing monthly financial reports. The position requires a detail-oriented candidate capable of managing the accounting function to ensure it supports the organization's mission and goals. The position will manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting, bank accounts, billing, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, as well as regular financial statement preparation, and various occasional special analyses.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with and report to the CEO, as well as consult with the CFO as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the organization’s system of accounts and keeping books and accurately record all company transactions and assets.
• Prepare and organize the monthly financial statements and board packets for review.
  • Continually update cash flow and yearly forecast on financial statement to show 12 month's forecasts.
• Monthly GL transactions and journals (including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset journals).
• Review update monthly the program forecasts/actuals with program heads.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Review monthly time reports and post monthly overheard allocation journal entries.
• Collect and scan mail weekly from PO Box.
• Enter monthly AR and AP transactions using QuickBooks and Bill.com.
• Approve Daily Positive Pay on Enterprise Bank.
• Reconcile and process CO to NCO monthly transactions.
• Download and reconcile monthly bank transactions/statement in QuickBooks.
• Manage/process company credit card expenses and payment processing.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Coordinate and assist external audit firm for annual audit and tax preparation.
• Maintain subcontractor and grant contracts.
• Manage and maintain annual partnership contracts.
• Prepare monthly affiliate/partner invoices and collections.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and enter reports into QuickBooks.
• 1099 Preparation.
• Train and setup new employees in SAP Concur and Harvest Time Sheets.
• Provide Ad Hoc financial and business analysis and other Ad Hoc duties as required (Example: PPP loan applications, ERTC credit, IRS letters, MO & IL Company Annual Returns).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including in a nonprofit environment accounting for contracts and grants.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

WORK CONFIGURATION/LOCATION:

• Part-time: while the workload will vary from week to week, we will require a commitment of 80-90 hours per month.
• 100% remote, with potential occasional travel for meetings, training, or events.

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.