Senior Accountant

The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing and leading day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger management, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support. This role serves as the primary operational lead for the Foundation’s full-cycle accounting and financial reporting processes across its traditional, institutional donors, and affiliated entities, provides technical guidance to staff, and ensures accuracy and timeliness of financial data across the Foundation and supporting organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
A minimum of five years of accounting experience, with at least two years of nonprofit experience
Sound knowledge of general accounting principles and nonprofit-specific accounting procedures
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word and the ability to effectively utilize accounting software
Ability to generate data from an accounting system to prepare detailed financial reports and analyze statistical and financial information
Sound leadership skills to effectively manage, develop and support staff in their growth
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and results oriented
Self-starter with initiative to proactively investigate discrepancies and offer process improvements
Excellent customer service and communication skills (listening, interpersonal, oral, written)
Proficient writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to gather and organize information appropriately
Excellent ability to organize and prioritize daily work, multiple requests or assignments, and deadlines, while managing long-term assignments
A high degree of professionalism, confidence, and flexibility that allows the incumbent to work collaboratively and effectively with stakeholders and colleagues of diverse backgrounds
Excellent ability to work well in a team environment, and maintain a good working relationship with staff, vendors, auditors, donors, financial institutions, and nonprofit partners
Demonstrated clear commitment to equity of opportunity and a genuine respect for diversity, equity and inclusion

Responsibilities

Overseeing cash transfers and weekly payment activities (including credit cards and expense reimbursements)
Reviewing journal entries, cash receipts, and recurring payroll entries
Managing the quarterly receivables process for affiliates
Reviewing monthly allocations, close entries, and reconciliations (including grants and accounts payable)
Overseeing the preparation and distribution of Forms 1099
Supporting the annual audit and federal tax return
Preparing annual budget entries
Developing financial reports for Finance leadership
Support the full cycle accounting process of the Foundation’s traditional funds, institutional donors, and affiliated entities.
Review journal entries to record general ledger activity, cash receipts, cash disbursements; travel expense reports, affiliate rebills, and monthly closing entries.
Review general journal including the recurring semi-monthly payroll entries for all entities prepared by Staff Accountant including QTE transfer requests from Human Resources.
Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and sub-ledger activity (including planned gifts, other non-investment assets, and gift and grant sub-ledgers to the general ledger as prepared by Staff Accountant).
Review monthly grant and accounts payable reconciliations prepared by the accountant and collaborate to resolve variances.
Prepare the quarterly affiliate rebill and manage the receivable process, including monitoring and resolving outstanding balances.
Review annual budget entries for upload into the accounting system as prepared by the accountant.
Oversee weekly payment processes, including cash transfers, corporate credit cards, and employee reimbursements and supporting organizations.
Support treasury functions related to accounts payable, including ACH/wire template setup, positive pay, management of outstanding checks, and other items to support the team.
Review payment requests for compliance, including evaluation of withholding requirements for U.S. and non-U.S. consultants and entities.
Prepare audit lead schedules, supporting documentation, and PBC deliverables, and assist with the annual consolidated audit and federal tax return for the Foundation.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and related schedules necessary to meet the needs of the Foundation.
Review and support year-end Forms 1099 preparation and distribution to recipients and Internal Revenue Service.
Ensure accounting records and documentation are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
Coordinate with the Accounting Manager and broader team to ensure timely completion of deliverables and projects and provide guidance as necessary.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance, training, and support to accounting staff.
Promote consistency, documentation, and cross-training across accounting processes.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
Stay current on accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
Provide backup support across accounting functions as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance

Benefits

Two weeks accrued paid vacation
Two weeks accrued paid sick leave
Four mental health days
Two personal days
Two floating holidays
Ten holidays
100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans
100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
100% employer-paid parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card
Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more
Employee Assistance Program
Immediate eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) plan
6% employer-paid contribution after one year of employment
Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each team member including trainings, resources, development opportunities, etc.
Two Wellness Rooms for mental health with self-care items
Fun monthly employee engagement activities