Accounting Manager

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. (CCLA) is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funded, non-profit organization. CCLA provides free civil legal services to low-income and other eligible residents of Broward County and is located in Plantation, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Our mission is to improve the lives of low-income persons in our community through advocacy, education, representation, and empowerment. We provide assistance in the areas of Family Law, Economic Advocacy & Community Health (public benefits), and Senior Law for clients age 60 and older. We believe all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation and equal access to justice, regardless of their income.

CCLA is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Manager to join our finance team. Ideal candidate will have Non-Profit experience. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, grant budgets, grant reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of professional staff.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Responsible for grant budgets.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify variances, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information, resolve issues, and support cross-functional projects.
• Prepare documentation for external audits and provide support for audit inquiries and requests.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics, highlighting areas of concern or improvement.
• Contribute to process improvements and initiatives to streamline accounting operations and enhance efficiency.
• Preparation of grant compliance.
• Additional responsibilities assigned by the CFO or Directors.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• 1+ years of non-profit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus.

·      Due to funder requirements, all applicants must pass a background check before employment begins.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for finance and a desire to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this position. Our benefits include an extremely generous leave policy with over 12 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation affording us with a great work-life balance. We offer health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and a tax-deferred annuity (403B). CCLA has a positive, supportive work environment; the work is challenging and rewarding.

Submission Instructions: Please submit a resume, three professional references, and cover letter telling us how you think your background and/or experience, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to serve our diverse staff and comply with funder requirements to email- [email protected] with “Accounting Manager” in the subject line.

For more information about CCLA and our open positions, culture, and benefits, please see our website at www.coasttocoastlegalaid.org.

CCLA is proud of our diversity. CCLA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.