Manager, Accounting and Payroll

**JOB TITLE:** Manager, Accounting and Payroll **DEPARTMENT:** Accounting **REPORTS TO:** Director, Accounting **CLASSIFICATION:** Full\-Time, Exempt **REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:** Partial GENERAL SUMMARY Under the guidance of the Director, Accounting, the Manager, Accounting and Payroll is responsible for various accounting operations, including payroll processing, financial reporting, budget preparation, account reconciliations, and audit activities. This role leads Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) staff, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions. The Manager oversees regulatory reporting functions, including 1099 filings and unclaimed property (escheat) compliance, and supports the integrity of financial operations across the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Recruit, mentor, develop and successfully manage a team to achieve the strategic objectives and the present and future needs of the department. * Create a collaborative work environment by using a performance support process including goal setting, feedback, and development. * Complete payroll functions per operating procedure and partner with HR Operations team to ensure timely completion of payroll. * Establish and monitor internal controls, workflows, and service levels for AR and AP functions. * Review and approve key AR and AP transactions. Serve as escalation point for complex AR and AP issues. * Oversee invoice processing, vendor management, and payment runs. * Oversee invoicing, collections, aging, and cash application. * Manage preparation and filing of Form 1099 reporting. * Oversee unclaimed property reporting. * Prepare, interpret, and summarize financial data and reports for use by management, funding authorities, and external stakeholders. * Perform various account reconciliations, including, but not limited to preparation of adjusting entries, monthly entries for workers compensation, FSA, fringe expenses, payroll, and follow\-up on outstanding items. * Reconcile annual audit workpapers for accrued time off and employee 401k contributions to vendor source documents, when applicable. * Act as a liaison to one or more divisions, supporting the division through budget preparation to understanding and analysis of the division’s monthly and annual financial reports. * Facilitate the annual budget development process including meeting with department heads and providing guidance and recommendations for assigned departments. * Manage employee expense reimbursements to ensure timely reimbursement and recording of accounting activity for employee expenses. * Review internal 401k monthly contributions and assist with external audits ensuring data integrity and timeliness. * Coordinate Millage Agreed Upon Procedures quarterly review and annual audit. * Coordinate the organization’s employee credit card program. * Provide support to the Accounting department for annual audits and tax filings. * Foster, promote, and support