Senior Accountant

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. 

This is a hybrid role; however, applicants must be based in the Fort Worth area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Implement and manage lease and other contract processes with operational leaders. 

• Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented environment by communicating effectively across departments to improve processes and resolve issues.

• Reconcile leasing software to ERP and maintains ASC 842 requirements.
• Reviewing lease contracts to determine proper accounting
• Manages lease payments with accounts payable and ensures payments are accurate.
• Implement and maintain contract software.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e., GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
• Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
• Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline preferred.
• One to three years of accounting experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Sage 100, EZLease, Brex, FloQast knowledge is a plus.
• ASC 842 required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate with other people in-person, by telephone, and in writing
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Pay

Salary starting at 85K, depending on experience.