Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst
About The Position
Trees Atlanta is seeking to expand the Finance and Accounting team with the addition of a Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst. This position will perform critical financial and accounting functions for the organization both in the accounting system and in Excel and will report to the Chief Operating Officer with dotted line reporting to the Contract Chief Financial Officer. The Finance and Accounting team is currently comprised of a Contract CFO, a PT Grant and Accounting Specialist (focused on federal grant administration) and a Contract Bookkeeper. Position responsibilities will include: Manage monthly closing process including the following duties: Review account reconciliations Analyze AR Aging and communicate with staff to ensure timely collections Manage revenue deferrals, including contract revenues and event rentals Track restricted grant income and releases in net asset roll forward in coordination with Development and Program staff Manage prepaid maintenance accounting Review all manual journal entries Proof initial draft Board report vs. P&L Detail prior to CFO review Serve as a key point person in the annual audit Manage and deliver Audit and 990 requests Collaborate with team to ensure timely progress Support annual budgeting process including: Prepare individual program budgets with staff and CFO Consolidate budget model in Excel in partnership with CFO Analyze year-to-date vs. budget reporting by program monthly Support forecasting process including: Incorporate updates to Forecast model with program staff and CFO throughout the year Lead mid-year forecasting process in partnership with CFO Incorporate revisions to individual program budgets Consolidate forecast model Manage inventory accounting procedures Maintain inventory tracking and records in partnership with Nursery Manager and Contract Bookkeeper Support system, procedures, and data accuracy Oversee quarterly and year end reconciliation processes per GAAP Manage In Kind income and record keeping Partner with Human Resources Director to review and proof payroll twice monthly Support Development team with accounting data for grant requests in partnership with CFO Collaborate with CFO to identify areas to streamline processes, integrate systems or implement ongoing process or system improvements Maintain internal controls procedures with a focus on continuous improvement Perform additional finance and accounting duties as needed
Requirements
- Commitment to Trees Atlantas mission
- Willingness to work in person at the office at 825 Warner headquarters building
- 5-10 years of finance and accounting experience, including nonprofit organizations
- Mastery of accounting principles and concepts, with strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, developing models for budgeting, analysis, and reporting
- Experience with QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate financial records per GAAP
- Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
- High attention to detail and facility with numbers
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, delivering quick turnaround with accuracy
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Professional and polished communication skills
- Collaborative interpersonal skills, able to build relationships across all levels of the organization
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of payment platforms, online payroll systems, and Salesforce a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly closing process including the following duties: Review account reconciliations
- Analyze AR Aging and communicate with staff to ensure timely collections
- Manage revenue deferrals, including contract revenues and event rentals
- Track restricted grant income and releases in net asset roll forward in coordination with Development and Program staff
- Manage prepaid maintenance accounting
- Review all manual journal entries
- Proof initial draft Board report vs. P&L Detail prior to CFO review
- Serve as a key point person in the annual audit
- Manage and deliver Audit and 990 requests
- Collaborate with team to ensure timely progress
- Prepare individual program budgets with staff and CFO
- Consolidate budget model in Excel in partnership with CFO
- Analyze year-to-date vs. budget reporting by program monthly
- Incorporate updates to Forecast model with program staff and CFO throughout the year
- Lead mid-year forecasting process in partnership with CFO
- Incorporate revisions to individual program budgets
- Consolidate forecast model
- Manage inventory accounting procedures
- Maintain inventory tracking and records in partnership with Nursery Manager and Contract Bookkeeper
- Support system, procedures, and data accuracy
- Oversee quarterly and year end reconciliation processes per GAAP
- Manage In Kind income and record keeping
- Partner with Human Resources Director to review and proof payroll twice monthly
- Support Development team with accounting data for grant requests in partnership with CFO
- Collaborate with CFO to identify areas to streamline processes, integrate systems or implement ongoing process or system improvements
- Maintain internal controls procedures with a focus on continuous improvement
- Perform additional finance and accounting duties as needed
Benefits
- Paid Time Off - PTO
- Medical/Dental/Vision with monthly company contribution
- paid holidays - including your birthday
- 403(b) - immediate eligibility with company match after 1 year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
