Senior Accountant II ( Non-Profit and Fund Accounting

Senior Accountant II ( Non-Profit and Fund Accounting Required)

About the Organization:
The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (ALPI) is a private, non-profit, community-based agency that provides services to migrants, seasonal farm workers, disadvantaged and disenfranchised children, individuals and families, in the State of Florida. The ALPI encourages the involvement of individuals served in decision‑making processes affecting their lives.
The ALPI was established in 1968 with five underlying principles that guides all its activities:

• Involvement of people

• Emphasis on long term accomplishments rather than promises

• Assurances of economic viability

• Emphasis on self‑help, and

• A sound, integrated, total systems approach
In conceptualizing the ALPI overall program, five (5) main areas of activity continue to emerge:

EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME
ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
HOUSING
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SUPPORT
EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES
ALPI's Children and Family Services Division focus is on activities that enhance the process of providing developmentally appropriate early education activities including, but not limited to, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, parent information and referral on quality child care and health services programs.
The ALPI is a certified Child/Adult Care Food Program agency. Through this program, ALPI provides nutrition and meal services for Head Start and Child Care Program participants and certifies private child care providers to participate in the program.
The ALPI will continue to follow its mission of helping and advocating for those affected by poverty, as well as continue our commitment to bridging gaps that hinder self‑sufficiency.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plans and supervises the work of staff performing accounts payable and payroll. Responsible for advanced accounting work.

• Plans and supervises the work of subordinate staff as it pertains to daily financial transactions.
• Ensures the proper classification of transactions from source documents through financial statements.
• Supervises the accounts payable and property management function.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets for grant applications.
• Assists Finance Director during monthly financial closings.
• Maintains agency wide and program budgets in the accounting system.
• Assist the Finance Director in monitoring budgets to ensure accurate cost distribution.
• Maintains fixed asset inventory and prepares fixed asset reports for auditors and management.
• Oversees bank reconciliations, fund transfers and checking account positive pay process.
• Prepares invoices for grants assigned to finance department for billing.
• Prepares all payroll tax reports and other mandated employee reports.
• Prepares IRS reports required for vendor payments.
• Maintains accounting data base-daily backups, error resolutions.
• Works closely with independent and grant auditors.
• Designs and prepares analytical reports for management and auditors.
• Maintains sub‑contractor/sub‑grantee contracts, verifying billings and balances.
• Assists Finance Director with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Other related duties may be assigned

Senior Accountant I and Bookkeepers I & II

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as contract laws, rules and regulations controlling budgetary accounting and contract compliance and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports, financial reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before…