Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: New York, NY 

Reports to: Assistant Controller 

WHO WE ARE

Fueled by passion and urgency, the National Kidney Foundation is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating change.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

NKF’s Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it.

• Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust
• Collaboration-Work as a team
• Communication- Empower with information
• Community-Build stronger community
• Compassion- Lead with care and respect
• Impact-Focus on the mission

Your Voice Matters: https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Accounting Manager is responsible for general ledger analysis, adjusting journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and related tasks to support the Finance Department and NKF objectives.

This position is expected to participate in the monthly close process, identify process improvements, and maintain appropriate accounting control procedures and records for assigned tasks:

Analysis, Entries, and Reconciliations

• Monthly reconciliation of NKF’s investment portfolio
  • Maintain a schedule of investment sales with realized gain/loss calculations
  • Prepare all monthly investment activity entries
• Maintain and reconcile the monthly detailed fixed asset schedules detailing cost, useful life, and depreciation/amortization
  • Prepare monthly entries to record depreciation/amortization and adjustments, if applicable.
  • Conduct an annual audit of fixed assets
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
  • Consult with the AR team to resolve reconciling items
  • Maintain updated bank reconciliations
• Maintain monthly store activity records, including sales, inventory movement, and related reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile FIFO inventory reports to ensure inventory valuation accuracy and proper cost accounting
• Reconcile all other major balance sheet accounts monthly

Cash Transactions

• Record Inter-bank transfers, bank fees, and interest payments
• Reconcile and record petty cash advance transactions

Credit Card Transactions

• Research disputed duplicate and/or fraudulent credit card charges
• Process credit card refunds
• Analyze credit card processing fees and trends

Other

• Serve as the Corporate Finance Department’s team member who is responsible for general ledger accounting entries and support
• Update Wire Cash Receipts /Disbursement Schedule daily
• Prepare ad hoc audit schedules and analyses as needed
• Performs additional duties as required

WHAT YOU’LL POSSESS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience (preferably with a national nonprofit organization)
• Experience with maintaining complicated worksheets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP functions, data analysis, and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word required. Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains accounting software is a plus
• Ability to complete tasks on a timely basis and meet the monthly closing cycle deadline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of NKF, including Headquarters, Field Services staff, and volunteers
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills

WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATION

Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness and possess a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily. Maintains effectiveness under pressure. Use a multiple-line telephone, personal computer, fax machine, photocopier, and other standard office equipment. Flexible to work overtime as needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At the National Kidney Foundation diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our Equal opportunity employer-vets/disabled. NKF is a merit-based employer.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

The salary band listed reflects the range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.