The Carter Center: Senior Accountant, Finance

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center. SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant performs routine and complex accounting activities of a technical nature requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment, and ability to respond accordingly. Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Accounting, this position will be responsible for daily bank account management and general ledger management for revenue for the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and one year of professional accounting experience OR equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Nice To Haves

Excel skills (pivot tables, sort/filter, formulas, ability to prepare templates and upload journal entries and files)
PDF skills (organize, add, and edit pages)
ERP knowledge preferred.
Banking knowledge a plus.
Nonprofit experience including analysis of restrictions.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and ability to respond accordingly.
Oversees activity on various accounts.
Analyzes past and current data and prepares expense projections and operational forecasts.
Assists with audits.
Designs and generates routine ad hoc reports and graphs.
May maintain grants and assist with budgets.
Coordinates computer operations.
Conceptualizes projects and follows through.
May provide direction to less experienced staff concerning accounting issues.
Performs related responsibilities as required.