Senior Accountant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Controller especially in following internal controls for all the Statement of Financial Position accounts, and reporting and analyzing the results on a monthly basis and for the overall management of all grants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor all Statement of Financial Position work for compliance to internal controls
• Close and prepare and analyze timely the Statement of Financial Position
• Manage the restricted or designated funds received and their required financial reporting
• Maintain the capital campaign and pledges accounts
• Direct internal audits to ensure compliance with Internal Controls
• Provide technical support and advice on managerial accounting to assist director in making well-informed business decisions.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Detect errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting processes and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar area of study
• Non-Profit experience preferred
• Proven experience as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with Financial Edge
• Minimum five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in an Accounting/Finance Department, with strengths in the following areas:  

         Accounting systems management;

         Fund accounting;

         Bank and balance sheet reconciliations;

         Month-end close;

         Financial reporting;

         Audit preparation;

         Effective internal controls;

         Staff supervision

COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Identify and utilize relevant technology and tools to analyze data, efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks as well as support other competencies.
• Managing deadlines
• Allowing for team member growth and development
• Keeping supervisors informed
• Professional integrity