Senior Accountant

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Life and Disability
• Accident/Hospital Plans
• Retirement with Employer Contributions
• Vacation, sick, and extended illness time off options
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

Compensation:

Approximately $75,795 - $104,228 annually. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity.

Overview of Role:

This job exists to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information and prepare accurate and timely financial reports. This position performs complex accounting functions including month-end close activities, grant and contract accounting, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and financial analysis. This position will partner closely with finance and accounting leadership and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with grant and contract requirements, and continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete monthly close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries documenting business transactions.
• Review reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Monitor and analyze financial activity to identify variance, trends, and issues, and communicate findings to management.
• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Support cash monitoring, cash flow modeling, and related financial reporting.
• Maintain and monitor a tracking system for all grants and contracts to ensure accurate accounting, compliance with requirements, and timely revenue collection.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, management reports, board reports, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports, including government and grant reporting.
• Conduct routing and ad hoc financial analyses to support decision making.
• Support preparation of annual operating budget and related financial forecasts.
• Assist with preparation of regulatory and cost reporting, including Medicaid and Medicare cost reports and other required filings.
• Prepare documentation and schedules required for annual financial and grant audits.
• Work with external auditors and funders to provide requested documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal accounting policies.
• Reporting potential compliance concerns in accordance with organizational policies.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain financial databases, schedules, and documentation to support accounting activities.
• Provide guidance and problem-solving assistance to other staff as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• At least 5 years’ progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Previous experience in nonprofit, health care, or grant funded environments.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Able to organize and prioritize workload
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to interact hospitably with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional computer knowledge including familiarity with the Internet and Office365 products, and accounting and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ability to withhold confidential information.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.