Accounting Manager

  • Contract
  • Part Time
  • South Woodstock, VT
  • Commensurate with experience USD / Year

Website Green Mountain Horse Association

Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for preparing the financial books and records on a monthly basis to support GMHA’s overall financial health. The position provides opportunities to contribute to process improvements, financial analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Financial Recordkeeping & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date financial records in compliance with company policies and GAAP.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts, bank accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Investigate discrepancies, prepare corrective entries, and report findings to management.

Payroll & Accounts Management

  • Support payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare bi-weekly check runs, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
  • Assist with processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, customer invoices, and payments.

Financial Analysis & Budgeting

  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas of concern.
  • Collaborate with management to prepare budgets, forecasts, and periodic variance reports comparing actual vs. budgeted costs.
  • Provide recommendations based on financial insights to support business decision-making.

Process Improvements

  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness within the accounting close process.
  • Recommend and implement process changes to streamline reporting and reduce month-end close time.

External Collaboration & Reporting

  • Partner with external accountants for quarterly tax planning, compliance matters, and year-end adjustments.
  • Work closely with management teams to provide insightful financial reports, including entry/sales trends, inventory performance, and profit analysis by event / discipline.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (Accounting or Finance preferred); CPA license preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, management experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting best practices
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Knowledge of business and management principles, including budgeting, strategic planning, and performance analysis

 

This is a hybrid, part-time (up to 30 hrs a week), contracted position. The applicant must be able to be present on site at GMHA at least a few days per week (ideally 3 days) to handle necessary on-site work. More frequent remote work is possible once onboarded and appropriate systems are in place. Pay is hourly and based on experience.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Jessica Brodie, Executive Director at Jessica@gmhainc.org.

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