Accountant Senior

Job Details

Department:
Foundation Administration

FTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Workdays:
Monday - Friday

Shift(s):
Days

Location:

Hybrid

* seeking local candidate

Purpose of this position:
Under general direction, the Senior Accountant is primarily concerned with the accounting functions for the organization and its subsidiaries.

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general books of account, such as general ledgers and journals, according to established accounting procedures
• Prepare, analyze, and/or reconcile complex special and regular financial statements and information according to standardized methods and procedures
• Conduct complex accounting system, procedural, and internal audit reviews to determine if proper accounting methods and/or operational procedures are being followed and to verify the accuracy of financial information
• Develop and prepare reports and financial information/documentation, including reports of analysis, audit or other findings and recommendations, for various levels of management
• Supervise and review the work of a group of employees engaged in accounting or auditing related activities and assist in training of entry-level accountants and clerical personnel
• Assist higher level professional accountants in accounting system maintenance and the analysis of various financial records and accounts
• Develop and monitor accounting systems and audit programs or procedures
• Perform appropriate audit procedures in all general ledger areas and review internal control procedures for compliance with established procedures and regulations
• Analyze and evaluate review results by offering alternative solutions or recommendations for resolving differences or problem areas
• Assist in expanding, developing and applying accounting procedures to solve accounting problems involving electronic data processing
• Assist in developing budgets and in preparing recommendations for future budgeting purposes
• Ensures accurate and timely preparation of the monthly financial package
• Ensures that an up to date procedure manual is developed and maintained within General Accounting so that the staff can be properly guided
• Prepares for year‑end audits
• Evaluates existing procedures for recording financial transactions to determine methods of reducing time and cost of the Accounting operation
• Ensures that the monthly accounting cycle is completed accurately within established deadlines
• Assists in new system, procedure and process implementation
• Maintains record retention and filing system
• Plans and coordinates the activities of the general accounting staff
• Provides direction and guidance to staff
• Is responsible for department’s operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards
• Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or other specialty area related to duties of the position
• Two years of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing or financial management related to the duties of the position; additional position-related professional experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis
• -OR-
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA or CMA

• Must have experience in handling high level review of accounting transactions. Three to five (3–5) years of financial reporting/general ledger experience in an automated environment preferred
• Ability to detect and avoid errors in preparing and reviewing financial reports. Must be able to carry out defined policies and procedures. Must have ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, due to confidential nature of information, must be of sound character
• Demonstrates an in‑depth knowledge of financial reporting system
• Demonstrates initiative and follow through