Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Summary:

Supports all aspects of the general ledger and related reporting. Prepares assigned financial reporting and conducts reconciliation.

Supports all aspects of the general ledger and related reporting. Prepares assigned financial reporting and conducts reconciliation.

N/A

Exempt

Hybrid

• Perform changes to chart of accounts, analyze account balances and perform internal audit on general ledger, making recommendations for corrections and preparing monthly reconciliation as necessary.
• Prepare and post recurring, standard, and monthly journal entries as needed
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and adjust as needed. Accumulate information for completion of month end closing procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of work papers for auditors in areas of responsibility
• Identify and utilize effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills and vehicles to accomplish tasks and clarify information for all internal and external customers.
• Ensure that all communication takes place in a professional manner, reflecting dignity and respect for persons served.
• Perform assigned functions within established guidelines according to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP standards and regulatory requirements for accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Support audit preparation and ensure organizational readiness for audits throughout the year.
• Maintain all appropriate information in a confidential and professional manner, and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Complete ad hoc reports and projects as requested.
• Recommend policy and operational improvements.
• Utilize appropriate software database to accurately and consistently document information as necessary to meet billing/accounting requirements.

• Knowledge of business, accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, audits.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize identified computer software applications to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports
• Oral/written communication skills to clearly and effectively express ideas.
• Ability to promote and participate as an effective team member.
• Ability to use strategic thinking to understand and implement changes in anticipation of events and circumstances
• Ability to plan and organize work activities/processes, use discretion and sound judgement, take initiative and demonstrate flexibility to ensure goals are achieved in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate cooperative attitude and tolerance for stress when confronted with critical situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the accounting field, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
• Experience using automated accounting software, preferably Net Suite.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Be able to lift boxes, etc. not weighing more than 50lbs.