Accountant

Responsibilities

• Accounting Activity & Practices:
  • Handles daily accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
  • Prepares and monitors A/R and A/P aging schedules; partners with internal teams to pursue A/R as needed.
  • Ensures accounting transactions are properly recorded and documented; records/allocates fringe benefit and other expenses as needed; enters ACH payments for approval.
  • Reviews all Credit Card transactions monthly; ensures proper accounts and programs are being accurately recorded; manages all Credit Card users to stay on budget & to inform purchases’ intended use.
  • Prepares and posts general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing procedures and reconciles general ledger accounts.
  • Reconciles all Balance Sheet accounts.
  • Prepares statement of activities - consolidated, by program and by project.
  • Reviews financial reports and develops ad hoc analysis as requested.
  • Prepares information for auditors upon request.
• Grant & Management Reporting:
  • Ensures compliance with and prepares reports according to applicable government regulations and grant restrictions; properly accounts for equipment and other purchases with Federal funds.
  • Reviews travel related reimbursement requests; processes eligible/allowable participant incentive payments.
  • Prepares and records monthly invoices for government grants and contracts, foundations and other entities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Updates and maintains internal systems and file management, including creation of new grant files/invoices/ reporting deadlines; establishes new projects in Sage Intacct; uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Supports programmatic activity including, but not limited to auditing control logs for issuance of participant gift cards and bus tickets; manages requests for and reconciles petty cash.
  • Participates in, and will ultimately lead, monthly financial meetings with Department Directors intended to inform and assist in managing departmental & grant budgets.
• Business Operations & Payroll:
  • Manages all incoming office supply requests and properly allocates charges throughout the company.
  • Manages overhead inventory monthly.
  • Reviews month end inventory and ensures proper allocation of grants are recorded in Sage.
  • Serves as back up to twice monthly payroll processing, including proper documentation of overtime, paid and unpaid leaves of absence and other payroll matters; weekly review of third party payroll – including accuracy with timesheets, bank account information, and other details.
  • Supports development of policies and processes to maintain and ensure internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies.
  • Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related, evolving tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit accounting with exposure to diverse and conditional grant awards; or a minimum of 7 years of equivalent professional accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly skilled in accounting and financial processes.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Ability to maintain flexibility of controlling day-to-day activity, while maintaining accurate and timely reporting.
• Excellent accounting software and Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Sage Intacct software a plus.

Compensation

$55,000-65,000

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match and profit sharing.
• Company-provided life and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 13 paid holidays, and time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Additional Perks include; flexible schedules, salary advances, cell phone reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program offering free mental health support services.