Senior Accountant for Nonprofit
About The Position
PACE is seeking an experienced and dedicated SENIOR ACCOUNTANT to join the organization and team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Controller and other Fiscal Officers which may involve but not limited to: grant accounting and reporting, allocations of shared costs, budget development, ensuring compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements and contract terms and conditions. Position is responsible for monitoring daily cash flow to ensure sufficient cash is on hand. Perform various reconciliations, ensuring month-end and year-end accrual are posted to the general ledger. Making sure various financial statements and grant reports are prepared accurately and timely to the funding source. This is a great opportunity for those looking to enter the non-profit sector or continue growth. We offer good work-life balance and a culture that fosters candidates who desire to learn and grow in role and with organization.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university
- At least two years of experience as an accountant/bookkeeper in a fund accounting system.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must
- Knowledge of principles published in Government Accounting manuals and familiarity with audit and reporting requirements for Federal, State, and local grants is preferred
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must satisfactorily pass background and employment/reference check
- COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with non-profits and MIP Fund Accounting is highly desirable
- Great communication skills is highly desirable
- Prior senior level or supervisor experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist Fiscal Officer in the preparation of monthly reports to assure compliance with Federal, State and contractual funding source regulations.
- Verify and post all transactions that are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries
- Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Responsible for processing Accounts Payable invoices, issuing checks, and corresponding with vendors and administrative staff.
- Responsible for bank and cash reconciliation.
- Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property
- Analyze business operations, trends, cost, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
- May supervise and review activities and work of of accounting department staff when the Controller & Fiscal Offers are unavailable while accomplishing other critical functions.
- Assist in overall program accounting, budgeting and financial reporting policies and procedures.
- Assist with contract audits, corporate audits, including A-133 and SEFA
- Other duties assigned in accounting
Benefits
- Affordable and robust Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans for employee plus family with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) retirement plan
- PTO, paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
