Accounting Manager – Non-Profit

REpowering Schools

Accounting Manager managing day-to-day accounting operations for a nonprofit focused on clean energy. Ensuring financial integrity, grant management, and compliance with accounting standards.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for grant-funded programs, with a strong foundation in nonprofit accounting standards and GAAP. Proficient in leveraging cloud-based financial software to enhance operational efficiency and ensure accurate financial oversight.

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General Accounting ExperienceFinancial ReportingGrant ComplianceSage Intacct ProficiencyNonprofit Accounting Standards

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingGrant ManagementFund AccountingVariance AnalysisBudget DevelopmentInternal ControlsAudit PreparationReconciliationsFinancial InsightsCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-Direction

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctBill.comQuickBooksEERE-PMCVIPERASAPFedConnectPAGE

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingGAAPFAR RequirementsFederal GrantsRestricted FundingFinancial PoliciesClean Energy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all day-to-day accounting operations as the sole in-house accountant for IREC
Manage IREC’s external accounting firm and oversee the daily accounting operations, including reimbursements, AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations
Responsible for the management of IREC’s cloud-based financial software platforms, including Bill.com and Intacct
Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) that include balance sheets, income statements, and budget-to-actual reports
Ensure that all IREC managers receive biweekly updates on billing and the latest financial status of their grants
Support the CEO in contract review and compliance, flagging financial risks, and ensuring adherence to funder requirements, as well as preparing financial reports for the Board of Directors
Oversee a portfolio of grants, contracts, and restricted funding across programs, including tracking, drawdown, forecasting, and reconciling multiple budgets for a single project
Track and report on financial activity for government, foundation, and other restricted grants in accordance with funder and contract agreement requirements
Responsibility for federal grant financial reporting (e.g., SF-425, FFR), as well as monthly budget reporting
Collaborate with leadership and program staff on grant budget development, financial reporting, and budget modifications
Provide variance analysis and budget guidance to program leaders, as well as financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and long-term organizational goals
Lead audit preparation in partnership with external and forensic accountants; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready at all times
Develop, document, and continuously strengthen internal controls and financial policies, including travel reimbursements, credit card management, and expense authorization procedures
Drive process improvements across financial operations, leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of general accounting experience
3+ years of managerial-level financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
2+ years working with grant-funded programs and demonstrated familiarity with federal and foundation grant compliance requirements
Highly proficient with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
Strong foundation in general and nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting (ASC 958), with the ability to consistently apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across all financial functions
For federal grant management, familiarity with FAR requirements
Familiarity with government financial platforms, including EERE-PMC, VIPER, ASAP, FedConnect, and PAGE
Proven experience serving as the primary liaison to an external accounting or audit firm, including coordinating audit preparation, documentation, and follow-through on findings
Comfortable operating as the sole in-house accounting professional, with strong self-direction, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize effectively without day-to-day supervision
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Clear and confident written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues
Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and continuously improve processes
Passionate about clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Benefits

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