Senior Accountant

Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences, Inc.•Bethesda, MD

13d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES), Inc., is an entrepreneurial non-profit organization, located at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, which conducts advanced educational programs and activities to promote the productivity and attractiveness of professional life on the NIH campuses. FAES programs complement the work of NIH in accomplishing its mission of research and training in the biomedical sciences and FAES seeks to continue to create and sustain cutting-edge programming in all operational areas. Position Description: The Senior Accountant works under the direct supervision of the Director of Accounting. This position is responsible for maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepares and review reconciliations and journal entries; and performs general accounting activities. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Director of Accounting to complete the monthly and annual financial close and reporting process. Must be able to balance competing demands, manage deadlines, and work well in a team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
5 or more years of accounting experience required; preferably 2or more years in public accounting
Strong accounting skills and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required
Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred
Financial close and reporting experience required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skill required (VLookup, HLookup, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Credible, ethical, honest, confidential, and a clean financial history
Exceptional work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines
Excellent analytical ability, problem solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency with the English language
A self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum supervision to resolve moderate to complex problems
Proficient with technology.
Adaptable to change.
Must be able to pass a NIH background check to be employed at FAES
Ability and willingness for onsite work two days a week (Bethesda, Maryland).
Must possess mobility to work in an office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry boxes weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and be seated for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct and Bill.com

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the accounting cycle, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, tax forms, investments, financial close, and reporting.
Manage the month-end closing and financial reporting process, including account and margin analysis and account reconciliation
Prepare, review, and post journal entries
Resolve accounting discrepancies in reported data
Assist with the monthly and year-end close and financial reporting, including performing and reviewing account reconciliations, performing account analysis, and preparing roll-forward schedules
Assist in completion of the annual audit, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to external auditor requests
Assist in the preparation of various tax and information reporting, including forms 990, sales tax, personal property tax, etc.
Collaborate with the team in designing and implementing process improvements and internal controls and assist with system integrations
Solve problems concerning accounting, answer inquiries, and enforce accounting policies
Prepare ad hoc reporting and assist in special projects as needed
Maintain customer file and respond to customer inquiries
Prepare accounts receivable invoices monthly and as needed based on requests from various departments.
Receive and process cash and check receipts
Prepare and reconcile AR aging reports on a regular basis, following up with the appropriate department and performing collection outreach to customers as needed
Reconcile and resolve any accounting discrepancies related to AR accounts and related revenue accounts