Accountant

Proudworks • Florence, KY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Proudworks is hiring a part-time hybrid Accountant who reports to the Accounting Manager. The position combines onsite and remote work and requires availability during scheduled hours within the 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. business day and for key deadlines, including month-end and year-end close, audits, and designated Finance Committee or Board meetings. The role may become full-time as organizational needs grow.

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accountant supports the general ledger, accounts receivable (the primary focus), accounts payable, reconciliations, financial close, grant accounting, and reporting. The role works with the Accounting Manager, Bookkeeper, and departments to maintain accurate records and appropriate segregation of duties. Work follows GAAP, applicable nonprofit standards, grant requirements, and organizational policies. The Accountant does not supervise the Bookkeeper unless specifically assigned.

Proudworks is a mission-driven nonprofit serving individuals and businesses in Northern Kentucky. Its programs support people with disabilities through community rehabilitation services, supported employment, production work, and transportation. The Accountant is expected to protect sensitive information and demonstrate accuracy, accountability, integrity, confidentiality, adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to Proudworks’ mission. The job description summarizes principal duties and may be revised to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent education and accounting experience.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with accounts receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, collaborate across departments, and exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to perform computer-based duties and remain seated for approximately 50% of the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Protect sensitive financial, payroll, donor, client, employee, and organizational information.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit, grant, restricted-fund, and government-funded program accounting experience.
• MIP Fund Accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor receivables, aging reports, collections, customer payments, and billing discrepancies; reconcile accounts receivable to the general ledger.
• Reconcile Medicaid reimbursements, program revenue, grants, contracts, and other funding sources with billing and supporting records.
• Perform assigned month-end and year-end close duties, including journal entries, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review and record accounts payable and receivable transactions; investigate and resolve variances.
• Prepare payroll- and benefit-related journal entries; reconcile fixed assets and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Assist with financial statements, management reports, annual budgets, budget-to-actual analysis, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Maintain grant and restricted-fund documentation, monitor allowable expenditures, and assist with required fund reports and Form 990 schedules.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records; respond to audit inquiries and implement approved accounting improvements.
• Follow internal controls, approval procedures, segregation of duties, record-retention requirements, and information-security standards; report concerns to the Accounting Manager.
• Collaborate with department managers and staff to ensure accurate reporting, resolve discrepancies, and maintain confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Provide assigned backup support for financial reporting and attend Finance Committee or Board meetings when requested; perform other related duties as assigned.
• Complete other accounting duties as assigned.
• Attend fundraising and other organizational events throughout the year; attendance is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Full-time team members are featured as eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance; pet insurance and pet discount program; generous paid time off; and a generous holiday schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time