Senior Accountant

Role SummaryThe Senior Accountant owns the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, audit preparation, and compliance functions. This role ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements.Job RequirementsFinancial Reporting & Closing Process:Assigns coding and supervises entry of all cash receipts for the agency, applying to government contract receivables, as appropriate.Performs monthly bank reconciliations for all organization accounts. Resolves all reconciling items.Prepares investment account analysis and reconciliations.Executes month-end closing schedule.Prepare journal entries.Performs month-end account analysis, as requested.Integrates accounting software, tracking the budget and actual results achieved, to provide timely financial reports.Audit & Compliance:Lead preparation for annual financial audit.Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.Supports SFO with additional audit requests as needed.Works closely with auditors on completion of the annual agency-wide audit.Ensure GAAP compliance and proper accounting treatment.Grants and Contracts Accounting:Track restricted grants via TRNA and in accounting system.Under supervision, ensures compliance with fiscal and programmatic reporting.Works with management to prepare all materials for new and renewed contracts.Assists SFO and Development with grant budgeting and reporting.Provides guidance to the Development staff in the preparation of periodic reports to funding sources.Budget & Forecasting:Provides support with annual budget creation as needed.Monitor budget-to-actual performance.Prepare variance analysis.Assist departments with financial questions and projections.Systems & Controls:Ensures adherence and strengthen internal fiscal quality control systems throughout the agency (an internal audit, efficiency role).Maintain accounting system and chart of accounts.Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by staff.Qualifications & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.Strong GAAP knowledge and month-end-close expertise.Advanced Excel skills.Computer literate, Internet savvy, and experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel, and Outlook.Experience with Bill.com, financial edge, Intacct or similar operating systems.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr