Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Hybrid/Washington DC
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Summary: WEConnect International is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to maintain and oversee the non-profit entity’s financial processes, procurement and contract management and associated resources. The Accounting Manager is considered a leader within the organization and will manage the company’s financial transactions, invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash disbursements processes and, will provide senior management with strategic financial in-put while ensuring financial accuracy. In addition, the Accounting Manager oversees the procure to pay lifecycle for compliance and enforcement and management of one direct report.

Daily Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of contributions and government contracts
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs organizational budget and actual expenditures
• Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standard.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
• Provide client relations support

Monthly and Year-End Close Processes

• Record each domestic USA based employee's salary and fringe costs by program in QuickBooks based on the job costing payroll reports provided by Insperity.
• Record each foreign (outside the USA) employee's salary and fringe cost by program manually in QuickBooks based upon approved timesheets provided by management
• Record and reconcile the Organization's payroll, accrued retirement plan contributions and accrued leave (prepared and processed by Insperity and management) twice per month pay periods ending on the 15th and the last day of the month. Will also update the Organization's QuickBooks accounting software after each payroll run
• Reconcile project grants related to deferred revenue and donor restricted net assets, recognizing unrestricted revenues when earned on a monthly basis by grant and/or program.
• Update the general ledger on a monthly basis, which will includes reviewing the reconciliations of cash, investments and credit statement accounts and assisting Accounting Coordinators in the reconciliation of all other asset and liability accounts.
• Responsible for proper completion of monthly cash and investment account reconciliations
• Responsible for proper completion of additional balance sheet account reconciliations related to the cash receipts and restricted grants processes including accounts receivable (grants /bequests/ misc.), deferred revenue, etc.
• The preparation of timely and accurate monthly unaudited (internal use) financial statements using QuickBooks and separately prepared financial statements outside of QuickBooks
• Perform month and year-end closing procedures and work closely with outside accounting group to generate monthly financial reports and assist in oversite of financial departments
• Assist in researching account details and ensure accounts appropriately reflect activities
• Manage the distribution of monthly budget vs. actual analysis reports
• Prepare the Organization's unaudited indirect cost rate on an annual basis based on management's allocation of costs between program and G&A
• Upon fiscal year-end closing, prepare schedules for the outside auditors and represent the Organization in the conduct of the annual audit
• Development of its following years' budget template and operating budget
• Assist in year-end audit process
• Assist in annual Form 990 creation

Supervision and Coaching

• Communicate duties and responsibilities to one direct report and monitor performance
• Provide regular coaching and counseling
• Prepare and deliver annual performance appraisals direct report

Other

• Undertake special projects as assigned such as relocation of current office
• Continually identify and implement process improvements

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Organizational Information

WEConnect International, a corporate-led global non-profit, helps build sustainable communities by empowering women business owners to succeed in local and global markets. WEConnect International has since 2009 provided business education, certification, and business connections to businesses based outside the United States that are at least 51 percent owned, managed, and controlled by one or more women. WEConnect International corporate members represent over $1 trillion in annual purchasing power and are true pioneers in inclusive sourcing and global supplier development. www.WEConnectInternational.org

Core Values and Culture
As we continue to grow our impact, WEConnect International will attract and hold accountable members, partners, staff, and stakeholders based on these core values, which help to define our culture, brand, and operational strategies.

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion to Unleash Potential
• Demonstrate Passion for Women's Economic Empowerment
• Make a Positive Difference in the World
• Deliver Stakeholder Value
• Exemplify Integrity in Everything We Do
• Pursue Teamwork with a Shared Vision and Purpose

WEConnect International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.