Sr Accountant Revenue and Capital Projects

zoological society of PH•Philadelphia, PA

19d•$0 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, responsible for financial reporting support and for recording fixed assets into sub-ledger and maintaining CIP project records for reimbursements. This position will provide a high level of customer service to all employees and vendors and customers. Manage integration between systems, ensuring all data flow exceptions are addressed timely. Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and assisting with audits and providing necessary documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years accounting experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills
Strong mathematical and analysis skills including familiarity with financial statements
Professional demeanor and an attitude that promotes collaboration throughout the organization.
Good communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, and staff at all levels.
High Emotional Intelligence
Effective Listener
Respectful, fair and tactful
Curious and continuous learner
Collective under pressure

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Not-For-Profit experience a plus.
Prior experience with NetSuite, Ticketure a plus

Responsibilities

Reconcile accounts between systems (Salesforce to Netsuite). Ensure restricted revenue is recorded properly.
Ensure all donor restrictions are recorded properly, and to review purchases in order to release restrictions.
Pledge Accounts Receivable ensure recording is accurate and related payments are posted properly.
Ensure accounting between 401k provider, health savings account provider ties to ADP withholdings.
Review purchases and follow process to convert to fixed asset and post to subsidiary ledger. This includes construction in progress and payments of progress billings AIA including supporting documentation.
Back up for the staff accountant includes journal entries and preparation of monthly financial packet in excel.
Specific month-end closing journal entries and update month end check list in coordination with Accountant and bank reconciliations.
Account analysis and propose reconciling journal entries.
Grant reporting and tracking. Ensure all segments are accurate for revenue and expenditures. Prepare financial reports for Development including budgets and related spending.
Special Projects-including but not limited to review of fixed asset ledger to reconcile to physical assets. Lead the process to escheat uncashed checks. Critical for financial reporting and operational planning
Bank deposits within 3 business days of receipt. Ensure matches the batch totals from Fund Development-coordination with Accountant.
Monitor A/R and lead collection efforts
Prepare credit applications and support of tax-exempt requests
Support annual audits and 990 compilation
Other duties as assigned