Senior Staff Accountant

United Church Homes • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for coordinating all business financials for United Church Homes (UCH). This role involves guiding junior accountants and other staff, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local protocols, including legal requirements and GAAP. Key responsibilities include creating and analyzing liability, asset, and capital accounts, generating and communicating monthly financial statements and reports for management, and contributing to the annual operating budgeting process. The Senior Staff Accountant will use professional skills to prepare accounting records, research transactions, and document accounting transactions according to internal and external policies. They will also review contracts, apply financial policies, ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, and respond to inquiries from executive management. The position requires working with retained CPA firms for audits, maintaining accounting controls, assisting in developing new procedures, collaborating with other finance department managers, providing training, and supporting the CFO and Director of Finance with special projects and workflow improvements. United Church Homes fosters a spirit of unity and a commitment to person-centered care, valuing its team members and supporting their career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Proficient in using a computer and general office equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain mandatory, state, federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation, as needed
• Expert Excel skills
• Strong computer, software and Internet skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

• Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and coordinating information relating to Finance and Accounting
• Comply with all federal, state and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation; maintain a strong understanding of GAAP
• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling data and required documentation
• Generate, review, analyze and communicate monthly financial statements and other reports to be used by management for analyzing financial information
• Contribute to the annual operating budgeting process through analysis and review of annual operating budget proposal
• Use judgment and strong professional skills to determine the appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting
• Document accounting transactions using internal and external policies and procedures
• Review contracts, orders and vouchers for accuracy based on established policies and procedures
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies or problems to the attention of management
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close
• Respond to inquiries from the CFO or other executive management regarding financial results or special reporting requests
• Guide other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy and applying observations and recommendations to operational issues
• Work with retained CPA firms to ensure clean and timely year end audits
• Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• Collaborate with other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Support CFO and Director of Finance with special projects and workflow process improvements
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees