Senior Accountant

Overview

This position supports the preparation of community financial statements and assists with the externally reported financial results of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the integrity of the general ledger by applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to all transactions.
• Assists and trains less experienced accountants.
• Completes balance sheet account reconciliations and bank account reconciliations by established due dates; researches and resolves reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Reviews cost center and chart of account structures and recommends improvements to properly identify the nature of expenses; helps control annual expenditures and streamline month-end data processing support.
• Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries into the general ledger.
• Evaluates subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger, including monthly journal entries, monthly closing entries, and month-end general ledger processing by cost center and natural account.
• Reviews monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements for accuracy.
• Coordinates monthly closing and production of statements to ensure timely reporting.
• Reviews, redesigns, and enhances online financial statements to ensure they properly reflect the organization’s financial position.
• Reviews and updates monthly closing procedures.
• Reviews supporting subsidiary schedules to ensure accounting practices are maintained (e.g., insurance, fixed assets, amortization of prepaid) and makes recommendations.
• Ensures processes are documented and assists with ongoing documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepares audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits, SOX audits, or other audits.
• Monitors and tracks cash outflows and provides updates to management.
• Interacts with field personnel and provides exceptional customer service when explaining and responding to questions regarding monthly operating activity; investigates variances and provides details of charges and booking re-class entries.
• Corresponds with third-party financial institutions and regulatory bodies.

Note: This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and is not intended to represent a comprehensive list. Perform all duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university plus three to five years related experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

• None

Management/Decision Making

• Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department.
• Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness, or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

• Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
• Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience.
• Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the organization’s 401(k) program.

Part-Time and Full-Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full-Time Benefits Eligibility Only

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Additional Information

• Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
• The organization offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with the organization for at least a year.
• The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
• Equal opportunity employer; drug-free workplace.