Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Performs non-profit fund accounting work utilizing a complex chart of accounts. Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, assisting with audit preparations, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. This position requires the handling of confidential agency and personnel information.

Supervision received: This position works under the general supervision of the Finance Operations Manager. Assignment of work usually consists of major objectives rather than detailed or specific assignments.

Supervision exercised: None

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes.
• Research and present accounting controls to FOM by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
• Assists with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Assist with month end processes and procedures.
• Maintains and reconciles balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assists with annual audit preparations.
• Offers guidance on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization.
• Investigates and resolves audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Prepares federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
• Contributes to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Work with various external auditors (Financial, SAIF, FGP/SCP, etc.)
• Performs other accounting duties, provides back up and supports accounting staff as required or assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelors' degree in accounting or relevant degree required. Experience can be substituted for education on a 2 year for 1 year basis. A minimum of Five years' experience required. Non-profit fund accounting experience preferred.

• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality as well as agency standards for employee and agency confidentiality.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to create and understand complex spreadsheets, utilize word processing, and learn accounting and clinical software systems.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to type quickly and accurately.
• Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess functional knowledge of business English and medical terminology.
• Must have good spelling and mathematical skills.
• Must have the ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to general office procedures.
• Good organizational and time management skills are essential. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have in depth knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Must have the ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public.

Criminal background checks, pre-hire drug screen, personal auto insurance, and valid driver's license are required.

Physical demands include regular use of office automation, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands and fingers, and occasionally standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 30 pounds, and specific vision abilities.

Work environment is in an office with moderate noise levels and typical office risks.

Community Counseling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.