Senior Accountant

POSITION TITLE

Senior Accountant


STATUS

Full-Time/Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Primary responsibility is the management of the monthly accounting close process; coordination of the annual budget development process, both operating and capital; monitoring of financial forecasts; analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this person will take complete responsibility for the financial functions including A/R, fixed assets, general ledger, financial reporting and the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. This person must also ensure all necessary systems are in place for proper internal controls and accounting record in accordance with GAAP.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finances from an accredited college or university. At least seven to ten years of accounting and finance experience, including prior experience managing an accounting department. Must be experienced in fund accounting, in a complex nonprofit with multiple service programs. Must be experienced in a nonprofit environment and knowledge to assist program and other leadership in interpreting financial results of the agency is highly preferred. The ability to identify and implement process improvements is required. Knowledgeable of computers, with the ability to understand accounting systems, PC spreadsheets, and other financial data systems is required. The ability to direct the creation of clear and concise financial reports to aid in the functioning of the Agency, relying on a strong analytical background, is required. Excellent oral and written communication and well-developed presentation skills are required. Knowledge of and experience with MIP accounting software is highly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance and reconciling entries
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss and other statements
• Produces payroll by initiating computer processing; printing checks and verifying finished product
• Completes external audits by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements
• Facilitates and completes monthly close procedures
• Submits bi-weekly federal draw downs with supporting documentation and maintain applicable documentation on site
• Assists with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations
• Assists with preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements
• Assists in documenting and monitoring of internal controls
• Enters medical cash receipts into MIP (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payments)
• Assists with the preparation of 1099 reports
• Generates monthly rent collection and disseminate to Housing Managers and Finance Manager
• Tracks of Ego Account
• Monitors and prepares daily cash receipts and general locked box
• Routes pre-authorized checks for authorized signatures, based upon the check amount magnitude
• Assists with vendor invoices filing, file maintenance and storage
• Prepares and scans checks
• Assists finance administration with the annual operating and capital budget processes
• and the execution and continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting, including monthly financial close processes, daily cash management, audit processes and controls, regulatory reporting and accounting and reporting of managed care operations
• Assists in the management of the revenue cycle function of the organization
• Ensures adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available so that all expenses may pass independent and governmental audits.
• Ensures programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes: 1) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and contractual guidelines; 2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel and 3) monitoring compliance.
• Oversees the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with federal regulations
• Assists the Finance Administrators and Executives on profitability analysis and forecasting
• Oversees the daily accounting activities required to maintain an accurate general ledger.

Other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year