Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial data, communicating problems, and making recommendations to the Assistant Controller/Controller. This individual will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of various federal, state, local, private foundations, and corporate sponsored social service programs. The ideal candidate will be aligned with the UAC mission, possess a strong desire to uplift the community, and be able to work effectively within a team to ensure the success of both the team and the client. They should be proactive in identifying, communicating, and resolving issues before they escalate, and be a skilled problem solver capable of owning partner issues from beginning to end.
Requirements
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting, compliance and reporting requirements as they relate to nonprofit organizations (familiarity with City of Philadelphia regulations a plus)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel)
- Detailed-oriented and organized with excellent analytical ability
- Excellent communication and customer service skills to effectively communicate with employees, business leaders, program managers and directors
- Must maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidence
- Must have the ability to meet established accounting and reporting deadlines
- Must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- BS/BA degree in Accounting
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. NetSuite)
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization or with nonprofit clients
Nice To Haves
- additional education/certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Work closely with program leaders to develop budgets and budget modifications
- Prepare journal and closing entries as required
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports to program leaders, including budget comparisons
- Provide schedules as requested for annual audit
- Provide information to program partners with regards to grant proposals (i.e. copies of certificates of liability, letters of incorporation, BCO certificates, etc.)
- Prepare monthly invoices to funders
- Prepare and review Aged Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports by funder and program monthly
- Follow-up with funders regarding outstanding invoices as requested
- Conduct new program partner fiscal orientation
- Perform special projects/duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller/Controller
- Assist with preparation of the UAC audits and related schedules
- Management of UAC General Funds Department Accounts and Related assets
- Work closely with leadership to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Fiscal team
- Responsible for supporting and achieving Department Annual and Quarterly Goals
- Other miscellaneous projects or tasks as may arise from time to time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
