Overview
The Senior Accountant helps keep the organization's financial records accurate and up to date. This position works closely with the President/CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the finance team. The Senior Accountant prepares financial reports, completes monthly accounting work, supports grant reporting, helps with the annual audit, and makes sure the organization follows accounting rules and nonprofit requirements. This position is important to keeping the organization's finances accurate and supporting its mission to serve youth and families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
· Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
· Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
· Review financial records for errors and correct them when needed.
· Help prepare financial reports for leadership.
Accounting Operations
· Help complete the monthly and year-end close.
· Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash transactions for accuracy.
· Maintain the chart of accounts.
· Keep fixed asset and depreciation records up to date.
· Help manage cash and banking activities.
· Make sure accounting records follow GAAP and nonprofit accounting rules.
Grant Accounting
· Track grant income and expenses.
· Help make sure grant funds are spent according to grant rules.
· Prepare financial reports for grantors.
· Work with program staff to monitor grant budgets.
· Keep records that support grant expenses.
Audit and Compliance
· Prepare schedules and documents for the annual audit.
· Respond to requests from auditors.
· Help prepare information needed for IRS Form 990 and other required reports.
· Help make sure the organization follows federal, state, and local financial rules.
· Keep financial records organized and complete.
Internal Controls
· Follow the organization's accounting policies and procedures.
· Help improve accounting processes.
· Help maintain strong internal controls to protect the organization's assets.
Teamwork
· Help train and support accounting staff.
· Review work prepared by other accounting team members.
· Work closely with the contract CFO and other staff to solve accounting questions.
· Support Club leaders and program staff with financial information when needed.
Multi-Site Support
· Help support accounting for all Club locations.
· Review financial activity from each location for accuracy.
· Answer accounting questions from Club staff.
· Help keep accounting practices consistent across all locations.
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· At least five years of accounting experience.
· Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
· Good understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
· Experience preparing financial statements and completing month-end close.
· Experience with grant accounting is preferred.
· Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
· Experience using accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred).
· Strong attention to detail.
· Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
· Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· CPA or CPA candidate.
· Experience with Sage Intacct.
· Experience working for a nonprofit organization.
· Experience with multi-location accounting.
· Experience supporting financial audits.
· Experience preparing Form 990 schedules.
· Knowledge of federal grant requirements.