Senior Accounting Analyst

Umfs • Richmond, VA

12d

About The Position

Shineforth is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive array of programs to support children, teens, and parents as they work to overcome challenges. We equip families with tools for success so they can achieve their goals. As a national leader in helping young people and families, we also proactively identify unmet social services needs and develop the necessary partnerships to address those needs. What we do: Shineforth is not just for kids. We are champions for children, teens, families, and communities. Our guiding philosophy is to always do whatever it takes to help children and teens successfully overcome the toughest odds and create bright futures for them. We assist the child or teen by empowering the entire family to become stable, self-sufficient, and caring members of their communities. What we are looking for: A well-rounded Senior Accounting Analyst with experience in managing the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, research and process improvement, audit support, data analysis, financial reporting, and budget preparation. This individual should have great customer service skills, advanced excel capabilities, a desire to be a part of a positive minded cohesive team, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Accounting related field, with a minimum five (5) years direct accounting work with substantial knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting.
• great customer service skills
• advanced excel capabilities
• a desire to be a part of a positive minded cohesive team
• excellent problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accurate and timely completion of monthly closing procedures
• Preliminary financial statement and management report review to identify any needed adjustments
• Preparation of monthly Board reporting package
• Primary contact for all monthly reporting questions and research requests
• Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations performance and review - to include process analysis and determination of any necessary adjusting journal entries
• Journal entries, allocation entries and analysis as assigned
• Cash account reconciliations develop process efficiencies including automating this function
• Grant budget and invoice review, grant contract financial compliance
• Annual budget preparation assistance
• Identify opportunities for expense reduction, execute detailed analysis, clearly communicate findings
• Prepare year-end reconciliations, annual audit schedules, and compile audit support documentation
• Assist with the preparation of the Form 990 (Return for Organization Exempt from Income Tax)
• Provide general accounting assistance as needed and participate in special projects
• Cultivate and maintain strong, positive, collaborative and effective working relationships with all internal and external customers
• Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Work-life balance is critical to the health and well-being of our employees, which is why we offer generous paid leave, 12 paid holidays, flexible workspaces, and comprehensive health benefits options that include an Employee Assistance Program, vision, and optional dental.
• Shineforth employees are eligible for a 401(k) with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees