Sr. Financial Analyst

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc•Chicago, IL

1d•$82,000 - $88,000

About The Position

This position executes financial analysis and accounting activities and supports budgeting and financial planning for the agency, its programs, senior and executive leadership, and other departments. It serves as a primary source of financial information, analysis, and advice, overseeing information used for internal financial reporting, analysis of operating results, identification of trends, and explanations of deviations from expectations or the operating plan. The role owns information provided or used by the Finance Team to ensure it supports relevant and complete business decisions, and regularly partners with internal and external stakeholders. The position reports to the Controller and supervises Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Clerks. Duties include financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable processing and reconciliation, payroll processing as needed, and assistance with account reconciliations and financial statement compliance. The role also supports systems implementation and training, maintains confidential information, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in accounting, finance, or analysis.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.00 systems.
Excellent knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
Knowledge of software billing, planning, and reporting systems.
Familiarity with state and federal audits and financial regulations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical, management, organizational, interpersonal, time management, written communication, verbal communication, and project management skills.
Ability to maintain attention to detail while managing multiple projects.
Ability to use hardware and software to analyze, prepare, and retrieve data and reports and complete financial planning tasks.
Ability to manage personal workflow, resolve questions and problems with the supervisor, and adjust to changes in the work environment.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate a participative work style.
Ability to work extended business hours when needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Agency's Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree and/or CPA certification.
Experience in financial planning and analysis in a nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial data and results, providing accurate information to support decision-making by agency leadership, the Board of Directors, and internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct ad hoc analysis and special projects, including system upgrades, implementations, and significant process changes.
Design, generate, and communicate financial reports and exception-based information, including cash disbursement reporting.
Code and process vendor invoices and employee expense accounts for payment; verify billing rates, obtain approvals, determine account distributions, enter information into the accounts payable system, and record charges and refunds.
Respond to vendor inquiries about payments.
File accounts payable transactions in the central filing system, clarify information with vendors, staff, or funding sources, and assemble required supporting paperwork.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Agency's Code of Ethics.
Process Foster Board payments and distribute checks.
Maintain and reconcile month-end accounts payable balances to the general ledger.
Maintain the agency-wide Form W-9 file for annual year-end 1099 issuance.
Process biweekly payroll as needed.
Help implement, train users on, and maintain the electronic Accounts Payable system (Nexus).
Assist with and review account reconciliations for labor, health insurance, fringe benefits, 403(b) plans, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment taxes, other expense accounts, and related liability and receivable accounts for reasonableness and GAAP compliance.
Attend relevant Ceridian training, including year-end closeout and refresher sessions.
Perform other assigned duties as required.