Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Finance

Status: Full-Time (30-40 hours per week), Exempt

Pay Range: $75,000 and $90,000

Position Summary

Crystal Springs seeks a Fiercely Humble, Kind, and Proactive Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, supervises A/P and A/R functions, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

The Accounting Manager plays a key role in the monthly closing process, audit preparation, and maintaining compliance with nonprofit financial and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, with strong analytical and Excel skills, three or more years of nonprofit accounting experience, familiarity with MIP Fund Accounting (or a comparable ERP), and working knowledge of ADP payroll reporting and GL mapping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly closing process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and analysis of financial results.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for management and Board reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and integrity of A/R, A/P, and payroll entries.
• Serve as the primary liaison for compliance and financial external audits and coordinate annual filings (e.g., UFR, 1099s, MA Form PC, 990).
• Monitor cash balances, intercompany transfers, cafe sales, and support ongoing banking relationships.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and investigate outstanding checks if needed.
• Oversee petty cash and perform periodic audits of program funds.
• Maintain ADP general ledger mapping, ensuring accurate and timely payroll imports.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement recommendations to the CFO.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit accounting experience, preferably with multiple programs or funding sources.
• Proficiency with MIP Fund Accounting (formerly Sage/Abila MIP) or similar fund accounting software; familiarity with ADP payroll reporting and GL mapping preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and analysis).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Tech-savvy and proactive in identifying efficiencies and process improvements.
• Commitment to the mission and values of a human services organization.