Part-Time Senior General Ledger Accountant
About The Position
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is seeking a Part-Time Senior General Ledger Accountant to oversee various financial operations. This role involves assisting with annual audits, general ledger account reconciliations, accounts receivable analysis and reconciliation, and other projects. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for advancing proactive and timely reporting mechanisms, contributing to a comprehensive financial resource operation capable of providing accurate financial analysis, and fostering a high-quality workplace environment. CBF is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, with approximately 200 employees across multiple states and field locations. Their headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland, features the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, a LEED platinum building, and they also operate the energy-efficient Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required with CPA or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in a complex financial operation with a membership-based, nonprofit, advocacy organization.
- Demonstrated track record of experience working with a wide range of information systems including MS Office software (including advanced Excel skills), SalesForce and INTACCT accounting software, various spreadsheet and database software programs.
- Superb organizational and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to diplomatically prioritize, sometimes, conflicting demands.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and work with a professional staff.
- Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to the subsidiary ledgers (e.g., Various Accounts Receivable accounts).
- Identify process improvements for the reconciliation process, streamline accounting procedures, and enhance internal controls.
- Review account reconciliations and identify problem areas to the Controller.
- Advance internal auditing procedures, proactively addressing year-end accounting procedures.
- Prepare documentation for the annual audit and tax returns, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
- Prepare documentation to renew Sales and Use tax exemption filings for various states.
- Prepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
- Review monthly bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
- Assist in preparation of tax return filings including Forms 990 and 990-T.
- Evaluate procedures and controls of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
- Suggest policy changes as needed to improve the system.
- Assist the Controller in coordinating the exchange of data from other departments associated with revenue and accounts receivables (e.g., Environmental Education, Advocacy and Restoration, and Events).
- Reconcile information in EventPro to the General Ledger.
- Identify variances and provide solutions to remedy.
- Prepare requested audit schedules as well as review schedules prepared by staff.
- Assist in retrieving requested items for interim testing.
- Assist in the production of final audited financial statements with footnotes and any additional schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
