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Robert Half
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
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What they do
An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$150,431 / year median in Washington
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced accountant to oversee accounting operations and guide financial planning for a non-profit organization in Spokane, Washington. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management of reporting, controls, grant compliance, and day-to-day financial activities. The ideal candidate can communicate financial insights clearly to leadership, support strong operational decision-making, and foster a high-performing finance team.
Responsibilities:
- Advise executive leadership, the finance committee, and the board on financial strategy, performance, and organizational risks.
- Direct the budgeting cycle, forecasting process, cash planning, and long-range financial modeling to support sustainable growth.
- Produce timely financial reports and analyses that help leaders and board members make informed decisions.
- Manage core accounting functions, including close activities, reconciliations, payables, receivables, payroll-related coding, ledger integrity, and financial statement preparation.
- Improve internal controls, purchasing practices, approval structures, and documentation standards to strengthen financial accuracy and accountability.
- Oversee grant-related financial administration by tracking restricted funding, submitting reimbursement requests, monitoring spending, and meeting reporting obligations.
- Reduce financial risk by addressing coding issues, preventing missed funding deadlines, minimizing unspent grant balances, and supporting timely billing.
- Coordinate audit readiness efforts, assist with annual tax form review, and maintain compliance with funder and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while partnering with departments on staffing, program needs, and financial planning priorities.
BENEFITS
- 100% employee paid medical/dental/vision
- Long term disability, life insurance
- 120 hours PTO, plus 52 hours sick, plus 10 paid holidays Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in nonprofit finance, accounting, or fund accounting leadership roles.
- Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
- Knowledge of grant accounting is preferred.
- Solid background in internal controls, account reconciliations, audit support, and nonprofit financial reporting.
- Experience building and managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, dashboards, and variance analysis.
- Ability to present complex financial information clearly to executives, board members, and non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven leadership skills with experience supervising staff and improving finance processes.
- whenever you choose
- even on the go.