Accounting Director

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Director of Accounting reports to the Deputy Executive Director. The Director of Accounting provides essential administrative, clerical, and operational leadership to the Accounting Department and the accounting accountants and volunteers. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of departmental processes by managing documentation, scheduling department calendar/meetings, reconciling monthly financial data, and facilitating communication with internal teams and external partners.

The specialist maintains high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and organization while contributing to timely financial reporting and overall departmental effectiveness. While aligning with the mission and keeping with the values and philosophies of the Foundation as stated in the Foundation by-laws. This position is an hourly position and will sometimes require execution of their duties outside normal work hours.

• Assist with department scheduling, meeting preparation, and calendar coordination.
• Support internal and external communications on behalf of the accounting team.
• Track and manage key departmental deadlines, such as AP cycles, reporting schedules, and annual filings.
• Monitor office inventory for the accounting team (forms, supplies, etc.) and place orders as needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and improve organizational efficiency.
• Special accounting projects as needed
• Manage current and prior year file cabinets organized and prepare as necessary for following year
• Complete assigned projects to ensure compliance and accuracy

• A BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum High school graduate with 3 year’s administrative work experience

• Ability to work with other staff effectively and efficiently
• Proficient computer skills on MS Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Proficient in Quick Books and Quick Books class tracking preferred
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Accounting Department
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with all employees, vendors, and volunteers