Senior Accountant

Metropolitan Ministries•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the accounts payable and general ledger functions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
at least 3-5 years’ of full accounting cycle experience in high volume and fast-paced environment, including month-end and year-end close.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
Computer literate with a working knowledge of general ledger and accounting systems, as well as web-based research tools.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
Superior analytical skills with above-average MS Excel Skills required.
Demonstrate capacity to judge and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to be a team player, self-starter and motivated in performing duties and responsibilities of the job and goals of the Finance Department.
Flexibility, willingness, and ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment.
Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise Accounts Payable staff.
Ensure that vendor invoices are coded correctly and processed timely.
Manage the Accounts Payable Monday.com boards.
Manage Concur Invoice process.
Review A/P invoice batches selected for payment.
Prepare NACHA file once check run is approved.
Prepare and upload Positive Pay file to bank after each check run.
Review A/P aging report monthly for accuracy, past due amounts, and days of open old balances.
Work with A/P staff to resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and review Form 1099 reports for accuracy and completeness.
Set up new vendors in the accounting system and ensure vendor records are complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies.
Ensure that vendor ACH payment information is correct in the accounting system.
Review and upload corporate credit card transactions to the financial system.
Reconcile the corporate credit card statements monthly.
Reconcile assigned Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
Research and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare adjusting journal entries for any reconciling items immediately following the reconciliation.
Maintain and update the general ledger by posting journal entries and ensuring the overall accuracy of financial data.
Process department GL reports for month-end.
Process the department budget vs actual reports as needed.
Record daily cash outflows on the cash activity report.
Reconcile assigned bank accounts.
Complete assigned month-end tasks in accordance with the month-end close calendar timeline.
Support the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance with the annual audit including the preparation of accurate, comprehensive, and timely year-end schedules and documentation.
Support the team in other tasks as assigned to meet organizational requirements.
Maintain a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounts payable and general ledger.
Review with Assistant Controller quarterly.
Support the Holiday Center Operation as directed.
Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals according to KPI’s and the organizational strategic plan.

Benefits

Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.
11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
$15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
Employee Assistance Program
Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
Tuition reimbursement program
Training and career development.
Discounted membership at the YMCA.