Job description
The
Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team and reports to the Controller. The primary responsibilities include all aspects related to maintenance of the general ledger and ensuring general ledger reconciles with sub-ledger.
She/he is expected to use and apply accounting skills at full proficiency level to analyze and resolve accounting transactions, and initiate appropriate corrections.
This job requires independence and autonomy. The individual performing the job would be required to take action without guidance, and without close follow-up or supervision of the results by others. Depending of the level of authority associated with this job, the PRO also indicates that you are looking for high-level, strategic thinking and analysis, and rapid decision-making. The work focuses aggressively on goals, and sticking to those goals even in the face of adversity. Persistence and determination are required to keep moving towards the goal. The work does not require great attention to the details of how to get there; those details can be delegated. The position is about taking action, forcefully and quickly. Risky decisions will have to be made quickly. Constant changes and challenges require that these decisions be made often without precedent or an abundance of information. New ventures will be undertaken at a speed that requires decision-making before all the facts are in, before what’s being undertaken can be “proven” to be successful. Self-confidence and strong personal resolve are necessary to keep constant forward progress. The job requires a keenly task-focused individual to analyze situations, systems, and problems. Different problems will arise daily. Success depends on examining the problem, putting together seemingly disparate elements, and arriving at quick solutions. Holders of this position will need to speak frankly and directly, not “holding back” or mincing words. Should the work involve managing other people, delegation of details will be more prevalent than delegation of authority. This person will need to follow-up to ensure that things were completed correctly, digging into the details only to a minimal extent, and only when necessary to get things back on track. Achieving results is critical. This job requires a proactive nature and strong individualistic drive.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares journal entries and perform account reconciliations in conjunction with monthly closing procedures.
- Perform as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable process and run various financial reports
- Assist in grant accounting function, including review and preparation of grant reports and financial documentation and monthly accruals of expected grant income in coordination with the grant manager.
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of budgets in coordination with program department and grant manager.
- Performs account analyses and maintains account schedules (e.g., prepaid account, deferred revenue, lease schedule,)
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
- Large variety of activities; each day is different from the next Fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Technically focused: solving problems rather than building relationships
- Complex analytical problems need to be solved Troubleshooting issues, analyzing data, and arriving at solutions
- Rapid decision-making without lots of data
- Self-reliance in making decisions without requiring lots of input from others
- Direct and to the point; “telling” rather than “selling”
- Ability to speak frankly and honestly, even about unpopular decisions
- Little collaboration necessary; most activities require individual achievement
- Delegation of details, especially to familiar individuals
- Strong leadership needed
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- 3+ years of relevant experience in contracts management in a non-profit environment a plus
- BS degree required
- Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Ability to be flexible and to adjust work schedule to reflect varying accounting deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
- Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Pro-active work ethic and ability to perform with minimal supervision
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to MExaltacion@commonpointqueens.org
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