Sr Staff Accountant

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Job Summary

The senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Essential Functions

Reviews all general ledger transactions and ensures proper recording on a monthly basis. Facilities and completes monthly close procedures. Assists the CFO with oversight and monitoring grant accounting. Prepares monthly account reconciliations. Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. Assists the CFO with monthly financial statement preparation and supporting schedules to ensure deadlines are met. Analyses financial data monthly and reports variances. Supports budget and forecasting activities. Collaborates with the other departments to support overall goals and objectives of the Organization. Works with the CFO to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit. Supports CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements and other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

Accounting- the individual must have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles. Communication – the individual must have effective oral and written communication skills. Customer Service-the individual must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to utilize these skills with internal and external customers. Detailed Oriented- the individual must have keen attention to detail. Planning/organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Independence – the individual must have ability to operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Cooperation and Collaboration- the individual must have ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance. Task Oriented- The individual must have ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet assigned deadlines.

Education And Experience

BA/BS in Business with a major in Accounting or equivalent work experience is required Minimum of 3 years work experience in accounting, budgets, data analysis and financial reporting. Nonprofit and Healthcare experience preferred. Experience with Multiview.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential function, as well as the physical and mental requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.