Accounting Operations Manager

Summary

Join Nava, a public benefit corporation, as an Accounting Operations Manager supporting all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), payroll, month-end closeout, and state reporting compliance. Reporting to the Controller, you will maintain the general ledger system and internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and FAR. Collaborate with various departments to fulfill these duties. This role requires 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience, government contracting experience, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. Nava offers competitive benefits, including generous time off, annual bonuses, parental leave, a wellness program, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience with government contracting, payroll, and month-end closeout
• Working knowledge of GAAP and FAR requirements
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet any other requirements for government contracts for which they are hired
• Candidates offered a job at Nava must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future
• May be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring month-end journal entries
• Prepare the reconciliation for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Assist with preparing the month-end closing schedule
• Support the review, approval and posting of A/P invoices, A/R invoices, Cash Receipts, and Labor costs
• Assist with the preparation of financial workbook and presentations
• Review and organize incoming mail
• Respond to and file state reports, including submitting payments to maintain state compliance
• Prepare schedules to support state filings
• Coordinate with A/P to ensure accurate and timely recording with saving backups
• Communicate with Paylocity about any state notifications related to payroll
• Research and resolve any issues related to state compliance
• Set up new hires in system and send temporary login passwords
• Add fringe related project codes, overhead/G&A codes, and PTO accrual plan to system
• Reconcile salary/hourly rates, termed dates, name changes, and organization in Unanet to the data in Paylocity
• Deactivate user accounts
• Resolve any import errors from Paylocity to Unanet
• Review A/P, A/R and Payroll day-to-day transactions
• Assist in preparing audit documentations and analyses
• Assist with helpdesk tickets relating to accounting
• Serve as a backup for processing of A/P, A/R
• Process payroll
• Recommend and implement processes to improve efficiencies
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and SOPs

Preferred Qualifications

• Unanet experience
• Experience working with a public benefit company
• Proficient in GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Excel, and Apple computers

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: We prioritize your well-being, offering highly competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous time off: Enjoy 20 days of accrued PTO, 12 paid federal holidays, 5 prorated floating holidays, and unlimited sick leave
• Annual discretionary bonus: Paid annually to eligible employees. When Nava does well, you do well
• Parental leave: Receive 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and weekly meal deliveries during your leave
• Employee wellness program: Access our comprehensive Employee Wellness Program
• Virtual doctor visits: Enjoy zero copay virtual doctor visits through UHC
• Fertility support: Benefit from fertility support and treatment options
• Sabbatical leave: We offer a sabbatical leave program
• 401k contributions: We match 4% of your salary in 401k contributions
• Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work arrangements to suit your needs
• Home office setup: Receive assistance with your home office setup and a monthly phone allowance
• Utilities reimbursement: Get a monthly partial reimbursement for utilities (where applicable)
• Learning and development: Access our comprehensive learning and development program
• Tuition and Professional development budget: Receive a prorated annual tuition and professional development budget and a LinkedIn Learning license
• Equity stock options: Benefit from equity stock options
• Employee referral program: Participate in our employee referral program
• Commuter benefits: Enjoy commuter benefits
• Insurance coverage: Receive short and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and accidental death insurance
• Inclusive culture: Join our diverse, inclusive, highly collaborative, and vibrant culture that supports remote work