Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

The Accountant position performs work requiring knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting, with emphasis on the recording, examining, and analyzing of fiscal transactions. The position works under the direction of the Director of Accounting & Human Resources.
The Accountant role involves ensuring compliance with each granting agency's regulations and changes in regulations. The Accountant contributes to the effective and efficient use of public funds while maintaining transparency and accountability. Additionally, the
Accountant will assist the Director of Accounting & Human Resources with financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning, audits, and grant management activities.

The Accountant will maintain the billing system, payroll processes, accounts payable functions, and related accounting procedures. This position will work within, maintain, and review these systems and processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.

Benefits
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, retirement plan participation, paid leave and
holidays, and employee paid deferred compensation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. EOE / AAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Accounting & Human Resources in ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

• Assist in budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and organizational financial planning.

• Maintain the billing system and prepare customer invoices.

• Process vendor invoices and payment requests.

• Assist with payroll preparation and processing.

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, grant requirements, and accounting standards.

• Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation.

• Assist in the management of grants and funding programs.

• Provide financial support to departments.

• Remain current on accounting best practices.

Ideal Candidate Qualities
The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, invoicing, payroll, and accounts payable processing.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and take initiative to identify and resolve issues.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, granting agencies, auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Exercise sound judgment and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, and financial information.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in all accounting and human resources-related matters.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Adapt to changing priorities, regulations, grant requirements, and organizational needs.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Show a commitment to accountability, transparency, customer service, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three (3) years of accounting experience preferred.

• Experience with AP, AR, invoicing, payroll, accounting software, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.