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Accounting Manager (Century City, CA)

Overview:
This hands-on position oversees general accounting functions for the Foundation and for the LLC's associated with the Direct Charitable Activities of the Trustees.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that all accounting activities are aligned with the Foundation's financial policies and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements as well as professional standards.
Provide supervisory leadership and guidance for direct report employees: Accounts Payable Specialists, Contracts Specialist, Staff Accountant.
Work collaboratively with all Foundation and Accounting Department staff, including the Director of Finance and three Foundation employees based in Conshohocken, PA, on all Accounting and Finance related work.
Establish and maintain strong, positive, supportive relationships with Foundation and LLC managers and staff.
Provide guidance, oversight, and ongoing training to the staff in assigned units who are responsible for handling financial transactions and information.
Review and approve account coding and supporting documentation for all Foundation and LLC accounts payable and for other accounting transactions prepared by A/P Specialists, Contracts Specialist, Staff Accountant, and staff in assigned units with financial transaction responsibilities.
Review/approve bank and other Balance Sheet account reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountant.
Assist accounting department staff with analysis, problem solving and backup as needed.
Manage cash flow for Foundation and LLC accounts.
Manage accounting for Foundation and LLC fixed assets; update fixed asset roll-forward schedule monthly.
Drive month-end close process; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal reports.
Coordinate annual budgeting process, working closely with Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance/Controller and Foundation/LLC managers.
Manage accounting for payroll and benefits.
Oversee issuance, monitoring and payment for Foundation and LLC-issued credit cards.
Manage property tax reporting, exemptions and payments for all Foundation and LLC properties.
Manage state and local government filing, reporting and payments for Foundation and LLC's.
Oversee sales tax reporting and payments for Foundation and LLC's.
Coordinate annual external fiscal audit, including preparation of schedules as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Accounting degree or at least eight years of directly-related accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting. CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
At least three years of supervisory experience in an accounting environment.
Excellent Excel (vlookup, pivot tables), Powerpoint and general computer skills
Skill in Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) strongly preferred.
Budgeting experience.
Ability to recognize and comply with accounting standards and procedures applicable to laws, rules, regulations and codes.
Excellent communication skills, strong critical thinking, and sound judgment.
Tact and ability to work effectively with colleagues, vendors, consultants and the general public.
Strong ability to balance priorities in a multi-task environment.
Deep understanding of the vision/mission/values established by the Trustees.
Strong understanding of Annenberg Foundation's operations, workflows, policies and procedures.
Drivers License.

• Location: Century City, CA
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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