Non-Profit Accountant

Description

JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM

At ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services), we honor young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well-being. These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida. 

ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Career development
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a motivated accountant with a desire for continuous learning who will play a key role in maintaining financial records for a growing nonprofit organization with a budget of $100+M, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting the preparation of financial statements. This role requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. It will involve heavy cost accounting principles, and someone who will be prepared to learn the intricacies of government regulations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Ledger Management: Assist with the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger. Record and post journal entries accurately and timely. Ensure proper coding of transactions according to nonprofit accounting principles. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and nonprofit-specific accounting guidelines. Assist in the preparation of reports for management, the Board of Trustees, and external stakeholders. Prepare supporting schedules for the financial statements, including revenue and expense tracking.
• Grants and Restricted Funds Management: Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and donor specifications. Maintain accurate records of all grant-related transactions and reporting schedules. Assist in the preparation of grant financial reports and invoices for funders and partners. Assist in budget preparation, deferred revenue accounting, and performing monthly account reconciliations to ensure compliance with funding requirements and organizational policies.
• Accounts Receivable: Process accounts receivable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Assist with the collection of outstanding receivables and follow up with donors and partners as needed. Prepare write-off requests and submit for approval as needed.
• Lease Accounting: Administer and maintain lease accounting processes in compliance with ASC 842, including lease classification, data entry, and periodic reconciliations using lease accounting software.
• Prepaid Expenses: Oversee the tracking and monthly amortization of prepaid expenses to ensure accurate expense recognition and proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP.
• Cash Receipts: Record cash fees and receipts and reconcile deposits with the donor management subsystem to ensure accuracy and completeness of revenue reporting.
• Self-Funded Health Plan: Record funding transfers and claims transactions related to the self-funded health plan, ensuring timely and accurate accounting in alignment with plan requirements and financial reporting standards.
• In-Kind Contributions: Record and monitor in-kind contributions, ensuring timely recognition and reconciliation to source systems and supporting documentation in compliance with GAAP and donor requirements.
• Cost Allocations: Manage cost allocations across multiple grants and locations to ensure accurate expense distribution in accordance with grant agreements and organizational policies. Prepare necessary adjusting journal entries to close periods.
• Month-End and Year-End Closing: Assist with