Summary
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Director of Finance and will conduct the day-to-day accounting activities of the organization. This position will create systems and processes to ensure a smooth month-end close and accurate cost-reimbursing billings to fund sources.
Essential Functions
Ensure a complete and accurate month-end close
Conduct regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Establish firm understanding of the cost center structure and conduct mini-audits to ensure proper coding
Allocate direct and indirect expenses as appropriate
Prepare and post the payroll journal entry
Timely amortize all pre-paid expenses
Prepare material accrual entries
Assist in the preparation of cost-reimbursing billings to funding sources
Prepare for annual independent audit and program audits from funding sources
Assist Director of Finance with required analyses
Provide guidance to Accounting Associate in a collaborative manner
Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with at least 5 years of accounting experience in a non-profit environment
Have a firm understanding of the GAAP remain current on pronouncements from FASB and GASB
Familiarity with best practices in a non-profit environment
Strong knowledge of MS (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint) and Adobe (Adobe Acrobat Pro) products
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills exercise sound judgment and be teachable
Ability to speak and write professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Embrace chaos with calm determination
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision while collaborating with team members
Ability to handle sensitive material maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
Execute job description with a customer service mindset
Embrace the diversity of coworkers and foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance
Work Environment
Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment
Senior Accountant
