Accounting Manager

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and supports the CFO in stewardship of organizational resources. This role manages a small accounting team and serves as a key contributor to budgeting, audit preparation, and financial process improvement. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, detail-oriented, and motivated by the mission of Christian nonprofit work.

Essential Functions:

o Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional accounting functions.

o Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

o Review and support preparation of financial statements, internal management reports, and annual audit work papers.

o Maintain and monitor internal controls and ensure appropriate accounting policies and best practices are maintained.

o Optimize workflows within Sage Intacct.

o Supervise, develop, and mentor a team of three accounting staff.

o Ad hoc reporting and special projects as required.

Competency Requirements:

o BA/BS in accounting or finance required.

o 4–6+ years of accounting experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or review role.

o Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.

o Proficiency with accounting software (experience with Sage Intacct a plus) and Microsoft Excel.

o Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

o Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial information for non-financial audiences.

o Personal alignment with WNG’s Christian mission; must be willing to sign WNG’s Statement of Faith as a condition of employment

Terms / Benefits:

o Full-time Asheville regional hybrid position

o Compensation commensurate with experience

o 401(k), Medical, Dental and Vision

o Paid vacation / holidays

Please contact Michele Bartlett at MBartlett@wng.org

WORLD is a non-profit news organization that produces daily coverage of global, national, and cultural current events, with stories and commentary grounded in facts and biblical truth. WORLD’s mission is biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires. WORLD actively pursues this mission through the production of magazines, podcasts, digital products and a new video streaming product.

Pay: $68,797.76 - $82,853.22 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• WNG is a nonprofit Christian organization. This role requires working within and supporting our mission, values, and statement of faith. Are you comfortable with this?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Asheville, NC 28803