Accounting Manager Job at Maryland Nonprofits in Baltimore

Job Title: Accounting Manager Reports to: CEO/President Location: Baltimore, MD (On-site) Status: Full-Time, Exempt Position Summary Community Housing Associates (CHA) is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Accounting Manager to lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, budgeting, audits, and payroll processing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, grants management, and HUD funding, and will play a key role in ensuring the organization’s financial health and compliance with government and funding agency requirements. Key Responsibilities General Ledger Management (All Companies) Prepare and post monthly journal entries Review and revise all recurring journal entries for accuracy Review the general ledger monthly and identify discrepancies Submit journal entries for internal approval Enter annual budgets into the accounting system Financial Reporting (All Companies) Submit quarterly CMS fiscal reports to Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for LP2 and Read Street Submit the annual 440 report to BHSB Respond to external inquiries regarding financial reporting Prepare and present a quarterly financial dashboard to the CEO/President Budgeting Prepare the organization’s annual budget and coordinate CEO/President review and approval Submit annual budgets to BHSB (via CMS) and DHCD for LP2, Read Street, and Charles Street projects Prepare and submit budget modifications as needed Address budget-related inquiries from funding partners Annual Audits Coordinate with auditors on engagement letters and audit timelines Prepare and provide debt confirmations and audit workpapers Respond to audit inquiries and testing requests Review audit drafts for accuracy and reconcile to trial balance Submit finalized audit reports to CEO/President and relevant agencies Contract & Grant Renewals Prepare HUD contract renewals and obtain CEO/President approval Submit annual budgets and rent increase requests to HUD Process monthly grant payment requests Maintain annual registrations, including SAM and Charitable Contributions Continuum of Care (CoC) Reporting Input monthly payroll data for service-related expenses Submit the monthly CoC report to the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) Payroll Administration Process biweekly payroll, including direct deposits Pay federal and state payroll taxes, IRA deductions, and monthly AFLAC premiums Accounts Payable Review payables and advise Accounting Assistant on items to be paid Cash Management Ensure sufficient funds in all accounts to cover expenses Monitor and follow up on delayed fund transfers Provide oversight and guidance on cash disbursements Human Resources Support Complete onboarding paperwork for new employees Provide necessary documentation to the Accounting Assistant for entry into the HRIS (Sage) Handle benefit enrollment and termination communications Prepare COBRA notifications when applicable Qualifications Experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance will be accepted Minimum 5 years of nonprofit accounting experience, including experience with government grants Proficient in Sage accounting software or equivalent Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting Experience with HUD, DHCD, BHSB, and CoC financial compliance preferred Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr