Accountant

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Non-Profit Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate accounting, financial analysis, and governmental accounting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist in the preparation of government reports and compliance documents.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and ensure data integrity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Responsible for month end close procedures, including developing and maintaining reports and files on account balances
• Maintain general ledger accounts, create monthly close journal entries, and complete ad hoc requests as assigned in a timely manner
• Prepare complete balance sheet and income statement account analyses, with detailed explanations, in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of revenue accounts related to each government contract
• Propose and record adjusting entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly bank and credit card account reconciliation, propose, and record the proper adjusting journal entries
• Review activity related to the companys specific purpose funds

Payroll:

• Review and reconcile federal and state quarterly tax returns
• Manage payment submittal for payroll benefits
• Record payroll journal entries Contracts and Grants
• Knowledgeable with submitting claims and assist Grant Administrator staff within Finance dept with claim submission and recording as needed
• Communicate with funding agencies in absence of Grant Administrator as needed

Requirements

• B.A. in accounting required.
• 5 years of experience in accounting or related function.
• Detail and deadline-oriented self-starter.
• Knowledge of project or grant accounting preferred.
• Proven, solid software skills and experience with automated accounting systems; QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Highly organized, proven problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.