Accounting Manager

Florida Grand Opera is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations as the organization transitions back to an in-house accounting function. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable, coordinating payroll, and ensuring strong internal controls and audit readiness.

This role reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with a part-time Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting operations. It is a hands-on position requiring strong bookkeeping fundamentals, ownership of processes, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, multi-department environment.

Work Environment

• Hybrid: ~2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote (flexibility based on close and audit cycles)
• Fully digital environment; all invoices, contracts, receipts, and supporting documentation are maintained electronically

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle in Ramp, with QuickBooks as the primary accounting system
• Review and finalize general ledger coding in QuickBooks; ensure proper classification, documentation, and approvals
• Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, check, and wire) for Director of Finance review and release
• Maintain vendor records and prepare vendor setup and changes for approval
• Review corporate card activity in Ramp, ensure receipt documentation, and import transactions into QuickBooks
• Coordinate with the outsourced payroll provider; review payroll reports and post and allocate payroll entries
• Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate variances
• Maintain awareness of cash activity, including outstanding checks and pending items
• Reconcile Tessitura and Givebutter activity to bank accounts and the general ledger
• Prepare month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, and maintain a clean general ledger
• Support financial statement preparation and audit schedules
• Ensure documentation supports grant compliance and assist with audit requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent experience
• Four to seven years of accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience
• Strong accounts payable, general ledger, and reconciliation skills
• QuickBooks or similar accounting system experience required; Ramp or similar AP platform preferred
• Experience with system integrations and data flows between platforms is a plus
• Nonprofit or grant-funded accounting experience is a plus

Key Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership with a detail- and control-focused approach
• Independent problem-solver with strong follow-up across departments
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; and paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee deferral option

Work Schedule and Flexibility

• Flexible within standard business hours, with emphasis on meeting deadlines and maintaining clear communication
• Hours may vary during accounts payable cycles, month-end close, and audit periods

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; and paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee deferral option

English required; Spanish a plus