Accounting Manager

Asian Law Caucus

Accounting Manager overseeing day-to-day accounting operations at Asian Law Caucus. Collaborating with external teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial records.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,480 - $114,223 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in collaboration with the Director of Finance and external accounting and bookkeeping teams
Support the preparation and review of journal entries, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and other reports prepared by the external accounting team for accuracy and completeness
Ensure timely completion of monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and weekly bank deposits, and follow up on outstanding items
Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts, accounting records, and supporting documentation
Monitor accounting transactions to ensure proper coding by fund, grant, program, department, and natural account
Serve as the primary internal point of coordination for the external bookkeeping team
Review outsourced accounting work product, including accounts payable activity, payroll-related entries, reconciliations, and routine close schedules
Ensure deadlines, deliverables, and accounting standards are met by external providers
Escalate issues, discrepancies, or process concerns to the Director of Finance, as needed
Prepare periodic internal financial reports, including budget-to-actual reports, variance analyses, and other schedules for the Director of Finance and organizational leadership
Assist in identifying trends, variances, and issues requiring follow-up or correction
Maintain accurate accounting for grants and non-granted funds
Support grant billing, reimbursement requests, financial reports, and invoicing for government and private funders
Prepare audit schedules, lead preparation of requested supporting documentation, and coordinate audit requests in collaboration with the Director of Finance and external auditors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible non-profit accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
Experience in state and local grant administration
Experience with creating and monitoring organizational budgets
Experience with nonprofit fund accounting, restricted funds, and grant tracking
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience evaluating internal controls
Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft SharePoint
Experience with ADP or equivalent payroll service as well as QuickBooks and/or other accounting software

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation and paid holidays
medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents)
a flexible spending account (FSA)
commuter benefits
401(k) retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPgeneral accounting principlesnonprofit fund accountinggrant trackingbudget creation and monitoringjournal entriesgeneral ledger activityreconciliationsaccounts payableinternal controls

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiesmeet deadlineswork independentlywritten communication skillsverbal communication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting