Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive
Catholic Charities is the place for you!
Senior Accountant
Location: Elliott Park Frey Center (Hybrid Remote)
Hiring Range: $83000- $91000
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.
As the need for our services grows and becomes increasingly complex Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond. We respond in three ways preventing poverty meeting basic needs in times of crisis and creating pathways out of poverty.
Our Senior Accountant works with Assistant Controllers Senior Director of Finance and Accounting and the VP/ Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and accounting team. Performs various financial accounting reporting and contract management tasks including the preparation of monthly and annual consolidated financial statements and audit preparation. Performs related analyses internal and funder reports and other financial reconciliations. May have supervision responsibilities including Accounts Payable Specialists and Cash Application Specialists or Accountants. Responsible for the accounting and related financial system maintenance and support. Assists in audits and 990 preparations..
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- WorkswithSr. Director Finance & AccountingVP/ChiefFinancialOfficertoleadthefinancefunctionand accounting team.
- Performs monthly accounting entries and reconciliations for multi-company -income house tax credits loans transfers and entries between companies payroll and benefits accounting bank transfers agency allocations including insurance intercompany support services investment & development accounting and rent/space as necessary corporate credit card administration and accounting user guide. And other accounting related activities as assigned.
- Performspreparationofmonthlyconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandboard reporting packet.
- MayberesponsibleforthetrainingandsupervisionofAccounting staff.
- Validates budgets/ forecasts and monitors performance against them giving attentiontoearlyidentificationoftrendsthatplacebudgetsandforecastsatrisk.
- Responsibleforsetupdesignandmaintenanceofaccountingandrelatedsystems and supports accounting staff in effectively utilizing systems.
- Trainsandcoachesprogrampersonnelinaccountingandfinancialacumenandworks with appropriate personnel to maximize use of agency funds. Performs ad-hoc analyses and/or reporting of costs revenues and volume data to aide in financial management.
- Workswithprogramstaffto ascertaincompliancewithcompanypoliciesidentify gaps in internal controls and promote understanding of safeguarding assets and stewardship of funds.
- Preparesfinancialstatementsforauditsandtaxreturnsandassistsinauditsand990 990T and 1065 partnership tax return preparation.
- Worksinsideandoutsidedepartmenttostreamlineprocessesandimprove efficiencies.
- Ensures policies and procedures are kept up to date.
- Including ensuring timely filing of all required program documentation as required by governmental and other outside agencies
- Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the relevance accuracy and timeliness of data and reporting for purposes of accountability.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- BachelorsDegreeinAccountingand fiveyearsofrelatedexperience.
- ExperiencewithMicrosoftOffice
- Strongknowledgeoffinancialaccountingprinciples(GAAP)andprocedures
- Experienceincomplexanddynamicaccountingenvironment
- Experienceusingaccountingsoftware
- Demonstratedabilitytoworkinafast-pacedenvironmentwithchanging priorities
- Has the ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations including those who may be experiencing homelessness unstable housing and/or mental illness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Nonprofit fund property managementaccountingexperience
- CPA designation
- Experienceinmulti-companyenvironmentandconsolidations
- Experiencewithnewmarketand/orlow-incomehousingtaxcreditprojects
- Knowledgeofnonprofitaccountingsoftware(Dynamics365Workday Adaptiveetc.)
- AdvancedExcel skills
- Experience in report writing systems & design
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
CPR | No |
Driving | Yes |
Operating specialized machinery (additional assessment may be required) | No |
Walking or standing > 2 hours/shift | No |
Lifting up to 25lbs without assistance | No |
Lifting up to 50lbs without assistance | No |
Physically restraining clients | No |