Accounting Manager

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit company, has a full-time, exempt opportunity available for an Accounting Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager will have a key role in managing the accounting close activities and accounting operations of the organization. This position oversees and manages designated members of the Accounting team.

The Accounting Manager will provide cross-departmental financial reporting preparation and oversight, including compliance, accounting and reporting for grants, restricted donations and endowments; ensure transactions are in recorded in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and controls are followed.   Assist with the independent audit, tax returns and other regulatory filings as needed. Perform other accounting functions and reporting for internal and external reporting purposes.   The finance department is a small but resourceful team; the ability to roll up your sleeves to successfully drive financial operations and projects to completion is critical.

This is a hybrid role with a home office in GSEMA’s Andover, MA office with travel to other council offices or properties as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate and timely completion of daily and monthly accounting entries.
• Manage the finance month-end closing process
• Assist with audit, regulatory and tax schedule preparation.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of financial and administrative reports for planning and budgeting purposes.
• Maintain accurate, detailed and thorough files concerning council financial transactions, records and reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile all accounting responsibilities for invested assets including endowment allocations.
• Prepare and maintain Schedule of Temporarily Restricted Net Assets and reconciliation of all restricted and unrestricted contributions
• Assist in the development and process re-design of grant reporting including regulatory compliance.
• Supervise members of the Accounting team by providing leadership and management oversight through regularly scheduled individual check-ins and team meetings.
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts, investigation and correcting entries as necessary to ensure accurate recording and reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with the development and documentation of accounting processes, policies, and controls.
• Adhere to the council’s internal financial controls and policies to ensure the council’s assets are protected. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to operationalize and implement new systems and processes.
• Actively drive efficiency through automation and streamlining accounting processes. 
• Support certain key Finance team key activities / functions in backup coverage roles when necessary. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

 As a Girl Scout council citizen, the candidate will:

• Maintain confidentiality on behalf of the Girl Scout organization and in accordance with the GSEMA Comprehensive Information Security Program (CISP).
• Commit to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to age, race, ethnicity/culture, country of origin, religion, language, socio economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ability or political affiliation.
• Possess a collaborative approach and outlook; demonstrated ability to establish trust and professional relationships with staff across all levels of the organization; ability to work with divergent opinions; promote collaboration and exchange of ideas.
• Stay current on GSEMA and Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) policies, procedures and strategic goals and initiatives.
• Staff “All Hands on Deck” (AHOD) events as needed (some evenings and weekends required).

Skills and Qualifications:

• College degree in Accounting.
• Five (5) plus years of general ledger accounting work experience preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes, specifically around month-end close.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), especially for not-for-profit organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; work collaboratively with team members and other functional areas to further council goals.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word), including managing large data files utilizing excel pivot tables.
• Ability to handle high volume tasks; excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve practical problems and successfully manage a variety of variables and personalities; ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Capacity to, independently and as part of a team, plan, organize and prioritize work, while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills, processes and software applications.
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness and quality of work; excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with Abilia MIP system a plus
• Experience with CampMinder, Netsuite, Salesforce, Opsuites, Doubleknot and Raiser’s Edge systems a plus. 
• Experience with data conversions related to system migrations and upgrades a plus.

 Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• May involve prolonged periods of sitting or working on a computer.
• May need to ascend and descend stairs or ramps in office and other settings.

Travel Requirements: 

Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to GSEMA offices/service centers and across the Council service area as needed. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to motor vehicle is preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, training opportunities, and much more.  Learn more!

When applying, along with your resume, please include a cover letter with salary expectations.

About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to lead, break barriers, and create positive change. Girl Scouts’ powerful all-girl space fosters collaboration over competition, and inspires girls to go beyond dreaming to actual doing. We offer amazing opportunities for forward-thinking, talented individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in girls' lives! To learn more about our Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, visit www.gsema.org.

Commitment to Health and Safety: COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, the physical and emotional safety of our Girl Scouts, our families, our volunteers, and our staff is our highest priority. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to embody the Girl Scout Promise and Law, require us to be considerate and caring, courageous, and strong, responsible for what we say and do, respectful of ourselves and others, respectful of authority and act as a sister to every Girl Scout.  

As part of GSEMA’s commitment to health and safety, all employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 per GSEMA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. GSEMA will consider exemption requests from individuals with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for all girls. The threads of diversity and inclusion are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

We hold firm in our belief that a culture of diversity and inclusion promotes unity, creates personal and professional growth opportunities for our employees, and supports safety and transformation for our volunteers and girls of all backgrounds.

Diversity and inclusion is more than an initiative; it is a set of shared values that defines the fabric of our mission.

Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging!