Accounting Manager

Center for Action and Contemplation

Senior Accountant managing payroll, reconciliations, and close activities for CAC, a Christian contemplative nonprofit. Improving scalable finance operations in a fully remote role.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,610 - $86,588 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in accounting processes, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and payroll processing. Proficient in maintaining internal controls and implementing process improvements to enhance financial operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceMonth-End Close SupportPayroll ProcessingAdvanced Proficiency With Microsoft ExcelStrong Understanding Of Accounts Payable And Accounts Receivable

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Hard Skills

Account ReconciliationGeneral Ledger AccountingJournal EntriesFinancial Record AccuracyTax FilingsInvestment ReconciliationsProcess ImprovementPayroll Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaboration Across Teams

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctRipplingSalesforceShopifyAvalaraPayPal

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Organization Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Prepare account reconciliations and ensure financial records remain accurate and complete
Assist with general ledger accounting and journal entries
Help maintain strong internal controls and accounting best practices
Own payroll processing and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related questions
Support tax filings and payroll compliance activities
Work closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members
Review reconciliations and day-to-day accounting activity
Help troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth financial operations across the team
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Recommend and implement process improvements
Partner with leadership to help build scalable accounting practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliations
Experience processing payroll
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in a nonprofit organization (nice to have)
Experience using Sage Intacct (nice to have)
Experience with investment reconciliations (nice to have)
Experience with Rippling or similar payroll platforms (nice to have)
Familiarity with Salesforce, Shopify, Avalara, or PayPal (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Fully remote work environment
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Generous paid time off, including organization-wide summer and winter breaks
Three-month paid sabbatical after seven years of service
Paid sick leave
Five paid days annually for a personal spiritual retreat after one year
Professional development stipend
Five complimentary books each year
Free access to CAC's digital library resources