Senior Accountant

LAFOURCHE ARC•Thibodaux, LA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant position is responsible for supporting financial decision-making through comprehensive cost reporting, budget development, variance analysis, and operational performance monitoring. Under the supervision of the Fiscal Services Director, the Senior Accountant will partner with leaders in the organization to improve financial efficiency, maintain accurate financial records, and provide actionable insights that help support the organization’s mission. The employee will need to be familiar with current and new regulations and guidelines relating to non-profit finance and accounting principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in the field of Business Administration with a major in Accounting and three to five (3-5) years’ experience preferably in a nonprofit setting and or A Master’s degree within Accounting.
Knowledge of technical and professional principles and skills of accounting and finance.
Knowledge of data processing capabilities and procedures, including the use of various accounting and payroll software as well as Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of appropriate management and supervisory skills to assist in the supervision of the general accounting staff.
Knowledge of requirements and regulations set forth by Medicaid and other related agencies.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, management, and department head staff and various agency personnel.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, recipients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to assess, project and plan for recipient needs.
Ability to understand principles of behavior management.
Ability to interpret state/federal/agency regulations.
Ability to document concisely, accurately and timely.
Skill in operating a calculator.
Skill in designing spreadsheets.
Ability to prepare accurate financial statements at an intermediate level of complexity.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with current and new regulations and guidelines relating to non-profit finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Analyze departmental and operational costs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, methodologies, and procedures.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for management review.
Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing actual costs to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
Evaluate overhead and operating expenses to support organizational improvements.
Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate budget preparation across departments.
Develop financial forecasts, rolling budgets, and long-range financial plans.
Monitor budget performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions when variances occur.
Collaborate with department directors to ensure budget assumptions are accurate and aligned with the organization’s mission.
Prepare budget presentations and supporting schedules for executive leadership.
Assist the Fiscal Services Director with preparation of the financial and statistical reports as needed.
Assists the Fiscal Services Director with coordination and preparation of financial audits as required by agency policy, governmental regulations, or other organizations.
Prepares work papers and assists auditors in the annual financial and cost report audits.
Cross train on other Fiscal roles to maintain knowledge of departmental processes and provide support when needed.
Assist with planning and implementing changes in the accounting systems.
Recommend changes in financial policies and procedures, as necessary.
Monitors established internal controls to ensure proper compliance.
Help maintain the agency’s computer system, internet, hardware and software as well as security issues that may occur.
Attend meetings with the Directors, staff, and Board of Directors as needed.
Assures that confidentiality of records is maintained.
Comply with all of Lafourche Arc’s policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assists in the preparation of cost reimbursement reports and other interim reports as may be required.
Assists with planning and implementing changes in the accounting system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists the Fiscal Services Director in managing fiscal services staff.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.