Accountant - Major Program

About the role

Serves as the primary point of contact for the Finance Department with Program Management for assigned programs. Provides reports with analysis, including Cost Analysis, for all levels of internal management and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an adequate financial system is maintained to satisfy requirements of management, monitors, auditors, and all other stakeholders.
• Handle accounting and reporting for assigned programs.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the department-wide accounting system, including systematic integration with budgets.
• Document and streamline processes; make recommendations for software acquisition, upgrades, and integration with General Ledger.
• Participate in the development of a budget/reporting system integrated with accounting.
• Contribute to the development of Annual Budgets, Amended/Adjusted Budgets, budget-based Program reports, and Cost Proposals, including cost allocation plans.
• Develop management reports (cost analysis) based on Budgets and Program Accounting.
• Serve as a member of the Finance Department Cash Management Team; provide related reporting and analysis of assigned accounts.
• Review and analyze accounting and bank records for program oversight and compliance.
• Prepare monthly internal financial/management reports with financial analysis of operations.
• Maintain current and accurate process documentation, desk procedures, and process flow diagrams.

Requirements

• College degree in accounting or finance (required).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting (required).
• Satisfy the minimum qualifications/requirements for certification (required).
• Understanding of Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting Processes (required).
• Understanding of GASB and FASB accounting principles, budgeting, reporting, and cost accounting principles (required).
• Good written and oral communication skills (required).
• A mature, professional demeanor (required).
• Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred).
• Ten years in accounting, including significant experience in Budgeting and Cost Accounting for non-profits, with knowledge of MIP software (preferred).

Pay

$55,000 - $65,000 per year depending on qualifications.