Senior Accountant

This position is primarily responsible for preparing month-end and annual journal entries, reconciliations and reviewing and providing support for the bi-weekly payroll process. This position also prepares financial spreadsheets and reports as requested. This employee will provide support for grants management tracking, invoicing, and reporting. The employee is also responsible for sorting and filing paperwork.

• Prepares and posts journal entries to the General Ledger for accounts receivable, revenue, cash receipts, accounts payable, cash disbursements, payroll, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation and adjusting entries as needed.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts and bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for review and providing backup support to Staff Accountant in processing the bi-weekly payroll, including verifying hours, wages and deductions via the payroll processing service; maintaining employee deductions in the payroll system, processes manual checks and salary advances; monitoring and maintaining the system, including attending training and meeting with software vendor, annual open enrollment support, and creating reports as requested.
• Responsible for company credit card reconciliation.
• Provides support to grants accountant – including (1) setting up new grants in the accounting system and payroll spreadsheets; (2) preparing monthly reports of expenses and revenue items for grant-related activity; (3) tracking actual grant income and expenses versus pre-approved grant budgets by grant job code; (4) attending grant meetings and keep grant book and files up-to-date; (5) providing support so that timely invoices are processed to grant funders;
  
  (6) assisting with the tracking of gift cards, bus tokens and other items as required.
• Responsible for preparing and filing annual 1099s for vendors. Providing backup support with the accounts payable process, completing weekly cash requirements and backup support for check runs. Assists in entering accounts payable and EFTs. Following internal policy requirements.
• Maintains required records, reports and files in an organized manner.
• Maintains storage of previous years of financial documents, including off site storage.
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget and annual audit.
• Assists in annual review of Financial Policy and Procedures.
• Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities and ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and NACC’s approved policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
  Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget;
  Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.

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