Accounting Manager Job at Georgia Center for Opportunity, Peachtree Corners, GA

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  • Georgia Center for Opportunity
  • Peachtree Corners, GA

Job Description

position description

The Accounting Manager is a full-time position.  GCO is seeking a highly organized and analytical Accounting Manager to lead our finance team. The Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of financial operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, and executive-level financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines a strong accounting and finance acumen with strong management and leadership skills.  GCO currently uses outsourced relationships for its accounting, audit and payroll needs.  This role will manage those relationships and be accountable for their effectiveness and level of service to our staff and executive team.

responsibilities
  • Operational Oversight:   Manage daily operations of the accounting department, including full-cycle AP, AR, and general ledger activities.
  • Financial Reporting:   Lead month-end and year-end close processes; review and approve accurate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) as prepared by accounting partners.
  • Payroll Management:   Oversee timely and accurate payroll processing, including tax registrations, benefits administration, and compliance with federal/state laws using the Trinet/Zenefits platform.
  • Audit & Compliance:   Coordinate annual financial audits with external CPA firms and ensure all local, state, and federal tax filings are submitted on time.
  • Internal Controls:   Establish and maintain robust internal controls and documented accounting policies to safeguard company assets.
  • Budgeting & Analysis:   Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts; perform variance analysis to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
  • Team Leadership:   Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting, audit, and payroll partners, fostering a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated commitment to and alignment with GCO’s core values and strategic principles
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
  • 1-3 years’ experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting technology.
  • Working knowledge of Trinet/Zenefits or similar platform.
  • Working knowledge of Bill.com AR/AP and Spend and Expense platforms or similar network billing and virtual card platforms.
  • Proven ability to explain accounting and financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
  • College degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Integrity in managing sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong organizational and superior interpersonal skills, professionalism, mature judgment, and the ability to produce quality work on tight deadlines.
  • Experience working in a dynamic and professional environment
  • Salesforce NPSP experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

GCO offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and provides excellent benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a 401k plan, life insurance, and paid time off. This position also offers the right candidate significant opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are looking for people who share our values of innovation, passion, excellence, and impact. For more on GCO, go to foropportunity.org .

 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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