Senior Accountant

Community Partners in Action•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform various accounting duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and CPA’s accounting, audit, and reporting requirements and policies. This role involves maintaining and analyzing general ledger records and budget variances, preparing program reports, ensuring fiscal compliance with assigned contracts, processing accounts receivable and deposits, balance sheet account reconciliations, and preparing monthly and/or quarterly grant reports for both government and private funders. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and individual leadership skills, with the ability to effectively interact and build credible relationships with the administrative team and agency programs. A commitment to agency goals, financial acumen, excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, prioritize, and a focus on meeting all deliverables are essential, along with sound judgment and the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, reconciliations, and internal management reporting.
Self-motivated individual with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize the work appropriately.
Able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment and implement changes quickly and accurately.
Strong emotional intelligence, decision making, analytical, computer and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience.
Non-profit accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and/or quarterly grant and contract reporting.
Record journal entries with supporting backup attached.
Provide Program Managers and CFO with variance to budget analysis and expense/revenue forecasting.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations.
Responsible for Accounts Receivable, including preparing and making the deposits bimonthly.
Assist CFO with preparing internal financial statements.
Assist CFO with establishing budgets.
Assist CFO with reviewing and approving purchase orders.
Assist with the annual audit, including year-end reconciliation of general ledger accounts and managing/compiling data and files for the outside audit firm.
Provide backup to Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrator for processing purchase orders, weekly check runs, and biweekly payroll, as needed.
Support the Administrative office with phone coverage and general support.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support and belonging, working to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules, and systems.
Handle special projects as requested.