Accounting and Finance Manager Job Description

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Accounting and Finance Manager Job Description

The Center for Reform of School Systems (CRSS) is seeking an experienced part-time (25-30 hours per week) accounting and finance associate. The accounting and finance manager will be responsible for daily bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivables, payroll, assistance with end-of-month close, grant reporting, audit preparation, and other related duties as assigned. The associate will work closely with and report to the accounting and finance director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

? Develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets that are adequate for the organization's needs including preparation of periodic budget forecasts

? Prepare and maintain cash flow analyses as needed ? Analyze monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement

of cash flows) and effectively convey analysis to staff as requested ? Assist in preparing year-end books for audit ? Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures and regulations for any

necessary entities ? Process vendor payments and check requests ? Process employee reimbursements including managing employee credit card charges

and reconcile credit card accounts ? Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts as assigned ? Respond to inquiries from staff regarding budgets, deposits, disbursement and grant

reporting requests. ? Assist in reconciling all balance sheet and income statement accounts on a

monthly/quarterly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule. ? Process payroll and report payroll taxes for the organization ? Perform basic office management duties as requested

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

? Well organized with good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills ? Work effectively with staff and public ? Work independently ? Organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks ? Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills ? Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting

Candidates should have at least three years experience in finance and an understanding of nonprofit accounting; expertise in Excel and QuickBooks and superb attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS ? Degree in finance, accounting, or related field ? A minimum of three years experience in nonprofit accounting ? Experience in managing public or nonprofit funds ? Outstanding client service, communication and organizational skills ? Ability to work collaboratively internally and with other charter schools POSITION DETAILS The accounting and finance manager will work closely with the CEO, program director, and accounting and finance director. The duties of this position require 25-30 of work hours each month to be carried out in the CRSS office based in the Heights neighborhood of Houston, TX. CRSS was founded in 2001 as a resource for school board members and since that time has become gold standard for governance training of public school districts throughout the country. CRSS also offers expertise in the areas of academic, operational, and financial efficiency in partnership with our team of faculty trainers and like-minded foundations, corporations and organizations. CRSS has an operating budget of approximately $2 million and currently employs four full time staff members and a cadre of faculty trainers. For more information about CRSS, visit . Interested applicants may forward a resume, cover letter and references to the attention of CRSS Program Director Faith Edwards at edwards@.

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