General Ledger Accountant

Operation Warm • Thornbury Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance & Administration General Ledger Accountant supports financial operations and ensures accurate and timely financial management. The position manages day-to-day accounting functions, supports budget preparation, oversees employee reimbursement, and assists with financial reporting. It has no supervisory responsibilities and requires little travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• CPA or CPA candidate required.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software such as Excel.
• Understanding of accounting principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members across departments.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Familiarity working in a high-volume, inventory-intensive environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Commitment to rejecting unethical conduct or outcomes that compromise Operation Warm's mission or values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an accounting or finance role within a nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with a CRM, such as Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing and recording of employee reimbursements.
• Record some revenue and cash transactions in Salesforce or directly in QuickBooks Online.
• Create and verify the accuracy of programmatic event expense data loads.
• Check calculations, postings, and reports for accuracy using appropriate methods.
• Help ensure compliance with internal processes and controls.
• Assist with month-end close and reconcile assigned accounts and systems.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for banking and investment accounts, ensuring accuracy and addressing discrepancies.
• Support cash flow management by monitoring transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and investment reports.
• Assist with annual forecasting, budgeting, and return-on-investment reporting, owning reporting for events programming and other assigned areas.
• Maintain organized and accessible financial records in accordance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee creation and publication of grant and funding reports owned by the Finance & Administration team, ensuring alignment with grant requirements.
• Collaborate with managers and finance leadership to prepare budgets and track program expenses.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation for annual audits, grant audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase accounting efficiency.
• Perform administrative assignments, such as donor acknowledgements and meeting arrangements.
• Contribute as a team player and help maintain a culture of excellence.
• Identify and suggest improvements that could drive efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level