Senior Staff Accountant Finance

About the Job
We're seeking a Senior Accountant who has a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with general ledger (GL), variance reports, preparation for external audit, banking activities, month/year-end closing duties and solid Excel and accounting software proficiency.


Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Compiles and analyzes financial information and prepares general ledger entries. Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted contributions and reconcile with fundraising department.
• Assist with accounting activities and reporting for non-profit organizations that the agency provides services for
• Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
• Assist with banking activities such as setting up new accounts, banking fees, positive pay exceptions, adding new signatures, bank reconciliation items etc.
• Back-up month-end duties assigned to other accounting team members.
• Assists in preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
• Assists with completion of the quarterly and annual bank compliance filings; preparation of assigned Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements.
• Assists with annual external financial audit and tax compliance.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.

Job Qualifications
• BS in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university preferred.
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience and responsibilities as it relates to the job responsibilities.
• Strong full cycle accounting and analytical skills required.
• Nonprofit organization experience highly desired.
• Public accounting audit experience a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledgeable in GAAP; 2 CFR part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Experience with MS Dynamics SL is a plus
• Experience with federal funds, grants, and functional expense reporting as well as requirements for reportable charities.
• Experience in 990 prep helpful, 401(k) audit and compliance, and indirect cost reporting.
• Experience with allocation of costs and expenses to reportable units.

Core Competencies
• Financial Acumen; Demonstrates broad understanding of financial management principles to direct organizational actions; Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities; Identifies cost effective approaches; prepares, justifies and/or administers the budget for assigned program area; monitors the overall performance of assigned area and adjusts allocation of finances based on progress against goals; fosters an environment that encourages fiscal responsibility.
• Communication: Able to communicate in clear language and to adjust one’s use of language to the audience’s level; able to clarify vague and obscure discussion by pointing out the main issues; able to simplify other people’s complicated language and reduce digressions; uses imagery to clarify their viewpoint; estimates accurately what kind of language and stile are appropriate in various situations
• Attention to Detail: Processes detailed information effectively and consistently; develops ideas thoroughly and meticulously into an effective plan of action; devises systems to monitor and control detailed information adequately; readily recognizes contradictions and trends in detailed information.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of one’s own actions and holds others to a high standard; communicates clearly to stakeholders when deadlines and agreements cannot be fulfilled; continues to work effectively while not losing sight of quality standards; keeps agreements made; takes personal responsibility for own actions, those of entire organization; is a role model for others in terms of reliability and integrity
• Analyzing and Deciding: Generates sound options and makes rational decisions by thoroughly analyzing all aspects of a problem or issue.
• Planning and Organizing: Able to prioritize tasks in order to manage time and resources appropriately; asks for deadlines; utilizes software to monitor due dates; communicates clearly about work expectations and requests; looks ahead to what is required in the future.
• Independent Judgement/Problem Solving: Uses data to drive decision-making and translates operational goals into key performance indicators; does not hesitate or avoid making decisi