Lead Accountant

About the role

The Lead Accountant position at The Legal Aid Society is a key role within the Finance Department. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position oversees and performs day-to-day accounting functions, supports the accounting team, and collaborates with other Finance Department teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounting Manager in reviewing and analyzing general ledger accounts and proactively resolving inconsistencies under minimal supervision
• Prepare the monthly GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules
• Perform a portfolio of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and prepare quarterly balance sheet binder for assigned reconciliations
• Manage accounting for the endowment and investment accounts
• Participate in the month end close and associated tasks
• Prepare various schedules and analyses for the annual fiscal audit and IRS Form 990
• Audit, Form 990 and Ad-Hoc Projects
• Develop and implement financial systems, tools, structures, and processes
• Collaborate with other departments including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Grants and Contracts, and Financial Planning and Analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience with Financial Edge, Vena, and/or Oracle NetSuite preferred
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large volumes of data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Strong understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Experience with fiscal, compliance and program audits
• Experience in developing and implementing financial systems, tools, structures, and processes
• Experience with cross-departmental collaboration and internal communications
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit accounting
• Experience with grants and contracts strategy and process improvement