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Senior Accounting Manager Job Ref. #26-01

The Senior Accounting Manager provides operational and compliance management, serving as a bridge between strategic leadership and day-to-day transactional processes. Key responsibilities for this position include the following: 1) managing TERC’s accounting system to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data; 2) supporting project and operational fiscal management; and 3) supporting the CFO in financial reporting and analytics.

Reporting to the CFO, acting with limited supervision and a high degree of collaboration with others, the Senior Accounting Manager manages or performs the following activities:

Oversees A/P, A/R (including invoicing), and payroll.
Supervises the AP Manager, and assists with vendors
Review and approve AP purchase orders, expense reimbursements, and invoices
Prepare grant drawdowns
Reviews daily cash reports and cash flow projections, as well as ACH and wire transfers
Assists in the management of monthly close, including journal entry preparation and reconciliations
Supports year-end close processes for the annual fiscal audit
Manages ERP systems including account creation, setup of allocations, oversight of project setup and revisions, and other system related modifications as needed
Helps support the annual Uniform Guidance audit and related tax filings
Supports CFO with financial report preparation for the President and the Board
Ensures accurate documentation is maintained on Finance systems and processes, and that the documented systems and processes are followed
Ensures accounting is compliant with GAAP and all funder regulations and requirements
Support CFO, accounting team, and other TERC staff by organizing team-specific trainings and company-wide trainings on ERP system reporting, budgeting, and more
Other duties as assigned by the CFO.

This is a full-time/exempt position. TERC has a hybrid work environment, with freedom to work from home when not needed on-site, with 1-2 day in-office requirement. Initial interviews will be conducted remotely via Zoom.  When applying you will be asked to upload your resume and cover letter. Salary range: $90,000 – $100,000.  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.  No phone calls please and no recruiter or agency inquiries.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accounting Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Complexity: 

Work requires access to confidential data and interaction with many staff across TERC. Typically interacts with senior members of staff to exchange information and negotiate solutions, with clients and outside agencies to present and defend company information, with CFO on financial, policy/process and staffing matters, and with accounting staff to direct work.

Interactions with Others: 

This position reports to the CFO and interacts with the accounting team and TERC staff to exchange information and negotiate solutions with clients and outside agencies. Works with the accounting team on day-to-day operations of the finance department.

Tools and Equipment: 

Must be comfortable with technology and use of common office computer applications (e.g., email, spreadsheets, database, and word processing) at a proficient level. Uses accounting software to a proficient level. 

Required:

BS/BA in Accounting, or equivalent. 
Strong technical accounting background (GAAP/GASB).
Experience in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
Deep knowledge of AP and procure-to-pay one of the leading practices.
Experience with AP automation and system transitions.
Customer service orientation with vendors and internal teams.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. 
Excellent communication skills, written and oral. 
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

ADA Requirements:

Read, write, and understand English. Basic math skills. Detail oriented. Ability to use keyboard and video display terminal.

This description is a summary of job activities. Other duties may be assigned from time to time as necessary.

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Benefits

When you begin your career with TERC, you’ll join a friendly collaborative environment dedicated to teaching and learning. You’ll have a variety of cutting-edge technologies right at your fingertips, along with responsive IT support. You’ll be guided by enthusiastic mentors and access exciting opportunities for professional development.

Our location in Cambridge, Massachusetts gives us direct access to some of the most prestigious and innovative research and academic facilities in the world. We occupy a historic restored factory building between Porter and Davis Squares, convenient to public transportation, with walking access to restaurants, shops, and parks. Employee parking and limited guest parking are also available. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, as well as flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance.

EEO Policy

All hiring practices, personnel actions, and benefits are administered equally, without regard to sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, protected veteran’s status, or age. For more detail, please read our EEO Policy Statement.