• Accounting Manager

    Robert Half Accountemps (El Cajon, CA)


    Description

    Our client is a premier organization in the education sector, committed to empowering students and educators through innovative programs and resources. Based in beautiful El Cajon, CA, this institution values excellence in teaching and operations. They are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead their accounting team and support their financial operations to further their impactful mission.

    Primary Job Responsibilities:

    + Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger

    + Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

    + Prepare consolidated financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to guide organizational financial decision-making.

    + Conduct variance analyses to identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and provide actionable financial insights.

    + Ensure compliance with nonprofit and government reporting requirements, including reviewing funding allocations and grants utilization.

    + Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation and acting as the primary liaison with auditors.

    + Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to align financial operations with strategic goals.

    + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

    Requirements

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2–3 years in a management or supervisory role; experience in the education sector is preferred

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA designation highly desirable.

    + Expertise in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite).

    + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., modeling, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP).

    + Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

    + Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit/government regulations (e.g., educational funding requirements).

    + Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities; effective written and verbal communication skills; a collaborative and mission-driven mindset.

     

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