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Senior Accountant

Community Partners in ActionHartford, CT
Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through various programs including reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, CPA provides a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large, serving over 4,000 individuals annually throughout Connecticut. The organization is guided by its BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) culture, committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace and having a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT to end racial inequities and ensure humanity and dignity. The Senior Accountant, reporting to the CFO, will perform various accounting duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and CPA’s accounting, audit, and reporting requirements and policies. This includes maintaining and analyzing general ledger records and budget variances, preparing program reports, ensuring fiscal compliance with assigned contracts, processing accounts receivable and deposits, balance sheet account reconciliations, and preparing monthly and/or quarterly grant reports for both government and private funders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • At least 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, reconciliations, and internal management reporting.
  • Self-motivated individual with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize the work appropriately.
  • Able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment and implement changes quickly and accurately.
  • Strong emotional intelligence, decision making, analytical, computer and organization skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact and build credible relationships with the administrative team, which includes the Fiscal Office, and agency programs.
  • Commitment to and understanding of agency goals.
  • Financial acumen.
  • Excellent analytical and organization skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Prioritize and a focus on meeting all deliverables.
  • Sound judgment, and ability to determine when and where independent judgment and initiative should be exercised.
  • Full-time, onsite presence at CPA’s Administrative Office (no remote or hybrid option).

Nice To Haves

  • Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience.
  • Non-profit accounting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly and/or quarterly grant and contract reporting.
  • Record journal entries with supporting backup attached.
  • Provide Program Managers and CFO with variance to budget analysis and expense/revenue forecasting.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations.
  • Responsible for Accounts Receivable, including preparing and making the deposits bimonthly.
  • Assist CFO with preparing internal financial statements.
  • Assist CFO with establishing budgets.
  • Assist CFO with reviewing and approving purchase orders.
  • Assist with the annual audit, including year-end reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
  • Manage and compile data and files for outside audit firm.
  • Provide backup to Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrator for processing purchase orders, weekly check runs, and biweekly payroll, as needed.
  • Support the Administrative office with phone coverage and general support.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support and belonging, working to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules, and systems.
  • Special projects as requested.

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