Senior Accountant

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Finance team, responsible for agency-wide finance functions. The position is principally responsible for the timely and accurate meeting of the fiscal needs. The position requires a team player working with various program, administrative and executive staff. The position may also be assigned other ad hoc projects within finance as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in accounting and 5+ years relevant experience
Non-profit accounting experience is highly preferred
Strong operational accounting experience required, preferably including budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables
Blackbaud experience is preferred
Daxko knowledge not required, but must be willing to learn
Attention to detail - must be quick to analyze, develop and recommend solutions while prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently, set priorities and multi-task
Excellent analytic skills and ability to analyze financial reports
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule and a commitment to the mission of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit accounting experience
Blackbaud experience
Daxko knowledge

Responsibilities

Handle monthly and year-end financial accounting activities
Process bi-weekly payroll
Ensure the integrity of financial results related to program revenues, deferred revenues, receivables, and preparation of related standard journal entries and reconciliations
Perform bank and other GL reconciliations
Provide financial support for transactions, budgets and monthly reporting including variance reports
Work with CFO and Department Leaders to update, modify, and analyze budgets and forecasts throughout the year.
Assist Development Department in analysis of contributions, grants, fundraising, and sponsorships
Perform monthly analysis of Trial Balance/General Ledger and perform adjustments as needed
Prepare files for program and agency-wide audits and work with auditor on confirmations
Identify and develop ways to improve internal processes to be more efficient and effective
Responsible for income analysis
Assist with preparation of monthly financial/statistical reports
Responsible for assisting with and preparation of annual audit
Responsible for assisting with and preparation of the 990 tax filing and other local, state, and federal government reporting
Demonstrate an ability to design and interpret complex financial analysis in support of the strategic initiatives of the Organization.
Participate actively in the financial performance improvement initiatives ongoing within the Organization.
Prepare journal entries including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and fixed asset life cycle assuring proper application of capitalization policies
Support and progressively take ownership of the month-end-close process exercising sound judgment and keeping close process on track and timely
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency
Collaborate with teams across the organization.