Accounting Manager

California Environmental Voters

. Own the monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and the close calendar .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit accounting, including grant accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations. Proficient in managing monthly close processes, overseeing bookkeeping functions, and preparing financial reports for funders.

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Nonprofit AccountingGrant AccountingQuickBooks OnlineGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Financial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Monthly Close ManagementExpense CodingBudgeting and ForecastingFinancial Reporting PreparationRestricted Revenue RecognitionAudit SupportExpense AllocationJournal EntriesReconciliations1099 Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationClear CommunicationFollow-ThroughPatience

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineExcelPaylocity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

501(c)(3) Compliance501(c)(4) CompliancePAC AccountingCalifornia Political ReportingNonprofit Financial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and the close calendar
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
Oversee the outsourced bookkeeper and serve as the primary point of contact
Maintain accurate expense coding and documentation across four offices
Keep accounting policies and procedures current
Support the transition from outsourced to in-house bookkeeping and supervise the staff accountant once filled
Answer staff questions about expense reimbursement and escalate as needed
Support year-end filings, including 1099 forms
Set up and track grants, including budgets, restrictions, reporting deadlines, spending, and variances
Manage restricted revenue recognition and release from restriction
Allocate expenses across grants and entities
Prepare financial reports for funders and overhead allocation analyses
Support 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) compliance and cost allocation
Partner on lobbying, electoral, and PAC compliance
Produce monthly budget-to-actual reports and support budgeting and forecasting
Support the annual audit and Form 990 preparation
Provide backup coverage for routine Finance Director responsibilities during planned absences
Partner with the Finance Director and department leads across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Roughly four or more years in accounting or finance, with meaningful time in a nonprofit setting
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required
Experience owning or substantially supporting a monthly close
Experience with grant accounting, tracking restricted funds, and preparing funder reports
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit financial reporting
Strong QuickBooks Online skills or ability to quickly learn a comparable system
Fluency in Excel
Ability to clearly and patiently explain financial information to non-finance colleagues
Strong organization and follow-through across four offices, multiple grants, and two entities
Experience with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) structures is welcome
Familiarity with PAC accounting and California political reporting requirements is welcome
Experience with Paylocity or a comparable payroll platform is welcome
Experience supervising staff or managing outside contractors is welcome
Experience supporting an audit from the preparer's side is welcome

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four-day work week for most of the year, with five-day weeks during peak periods
Health, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) with employer match
12 days PTO
12 holidays
Year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year
Additional benefits supporting employee wellbeing and work-life balance