Senior GL/Grants Accountant
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior GL/Grants Accountant will work under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. The individual will perform General Ledger and Grants duties including but not limited to: supervising GL/Grants Accountants, preparing FFRs and General Ledger journal entries, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, and Budgeting.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
It is the duty and responsibility of the Senior GL/Grants Accountant to:
· follow-up with GL/Grant Accountants on deadlines and pending issues and delegates tasks accordingly;
· assist in the assurance of the integrity of the financial statements;
· reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts;
· review all outgoing grant/contract invoices and reports;
· prepare monthly, quarterly and annual grant reports;
· analyze Financial Accounts;
· assist in the preparation and entry of the annual budget;
· assist in the preparation of Audit Requirements and Special Projects;
· assist CFO in preparing monthly financial reports; and
· perform other duties as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Light lifting, twisting, and bending necessary for filing will occur 90% of the time. Employee will be required to travel locally in order to deliver grant invoices as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications include the following:
· Bachelor’s degree in business field
· Excellent communication (written and oral), analytical and computer skills for the preparation of financial reports and correspondence
· Accuracy, discretion and a professional demeanor
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications include the following:
· Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting/Finance
· CPA
· 3 plus years non-profit accounting experience
· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
· Working knowledge of MIS Fund Accounting
- Strong analysis, problem solving, and excellent communications skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment