Senior Accountant

MCHS Family of Services • Redford, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by overseeing the accounting operations of the agency, providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports; maintaining the general ledger; monitoring the accounting activities of the accounting staff; and entering journal entries into the accounting system. Responsible for completing all grant and general accounting operations of the agency. The Senior Accountant will be cross-trained in all accounting department functions: AP/AR. The Senior Accountant will have accounting team members report through them as determined by the CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and four (4) years’ experience in the accounting or financial field; or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with grant accounting, AP, and AR functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Human Services environment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Maintain the general ledger and other accounting records (fixed assets and depreciation, designated funds, endowment fund, retirement fund and insurance, etc.) in conformance with GAAP.
• Reconcile grant and program financial statements to the financial records by fund which may include multiple grants.
• Bill on contract awards and prepare necessary billing documents as appropriate. Track due dates and prepare reports for grantor agencies, verify invoices for allowable costs, and prepare monthly grant requests for reimbursement.
• Prepare required schedules, reports and analyses, including the trial balance, for the annual financial audit.
• Prepare bank reconciliation on a monthly basis; prepare analyses of prepaid insurance, investments and endowment transfers; reconcile receivables and payables with general ledger balances.
• Prepare required schedules, reports and analyses, including the trial balance, for the annual financial audit.

Benefits

• MCHS offers a generous compensation package which includes medical and dental benefits, generous PTO plan, supplemental benefits, 401k with match, professional development opportunities, and more!
• MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees