Finance Manager

TEARS, Inc. is a nonprofit recognized and implemented organization that assists youth in becoming successful through holistic programming that includes treatment, sheltering, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, and parenting services.
Mission: To treat, inform, empower, and encourage youth to make sound, healthy decisions so that their paths lead them into successful futures.

Finance Manager Job Description:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the finance manager performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of TEARS, Inc. financial accounts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform standard accounting duties, such as recording general ledger transactions, applying accounts receivable payments, and posting accounts payable
• Perform accurate record keeping of the assigned accounting duties in the applicable software system
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger in the designated accounting software system via routine account audits and reconciliations
• Assist in completing month-end and year-end closing accounting activities, including the annual organization audit and internal audits
• Assist in preparing financial reports and various grants that accurately and adequately represent the financial performance and health of the non-profit organization, including appropriate analyses, descriptions, and explanations
• Assist with grant-related accounting by reconciling grant revenue and expenditures, ensuring the following: expenses are tracked properly by grant as the funds are expended; expenses are applied only as authorized; spending by designation is readily available; grant requests for advances or reimbursements are filed properly; and appropriate reports are prepared and submitted
• Prepare and assist with developing grant budgets, annual operating budgets, business cases, and other forward-looking strategic analyses
• Assist with bi-monthly and monthly payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliations
• Maintain rigid adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Assist with special projects and information requests
• Assist Executive Director with any additional tasks requested

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance from an accredited institution

Skills and Qualifications:
Required

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in accounting including month-end closing, account reconciliations, and payroll
• Fundamental understanding of GAAP compliance and reporting requirements
• Excellent data analysis skills with a demonstrated ability to act on analytical results
• Proven ability to be organized and detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
• Proficient in spreadsheet skills in manipulating large data sets

Preferred

• Healthcare industry experience
• Non-profit organization experience
• Insightful in accounting for grant activity

Work Environment:

• Willingness to work in an office environment in business casual attire and with appropriate safety protocols
• Will require occasional travel to additional TEARS office locations (approx. 80 miles)

Pay Range: $25-30 per hour

Work Location: Onsite and/or Remote

Job Type: Part-time

Attributes Preferred:

• Confidentiality - disciplined in sensitivity regarding confidential information
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level with critical thinking to recognize questionable transactions
• Strategy and Planning - ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meeting established deadlines
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members to develop appropriate solutions

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phenix City, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• Yes

Work Location: Multiple Locations