Accountant

Job Summary

PACE is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join the organization and team! The Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Controller and become an integral part of the accounting team. Some of the duties will include: grant accounting and reporting, allocations of shared costs, budget development, ensuring compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements and contract terms and conditions. The Accountant is responsible for monitoring cash flow to ensure sufficient cash on hand to cover various expenses. The Accountant will also perform various reconciliations, ensuring all month-end and year end accruals are posted to the general ledger, and making sure various periodic financial statement and grant reports are prepared accurately and timely to the funding source.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly financials, reports and budgets according to schedule in timely manner.
• Audit and assist with yearly reports and schedules in timely manner.
• Audit contracts, corporate audits, including A-133 and SEFA.
• Verify and post and reconcile all transactions that are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining daily cash flow.
• Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts.
• Work on various tasks and reports assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years experience as an accountant / bookkeeper.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with non-profits and MIP Fund Accounting is highly desirable.

Special Requirements

• Must satisfactorily pass background and employment/reference check.
• Covid vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the application on our website and upload resume to be considered: https://pacela.org/about/work-at-pace. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position has been filled.

Physical Demands

The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically an office environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Representative physical demands of the job include: normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.