Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Fiscal

REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller/Controller

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial data, communicating problems, and making recommendations to the Assistant Controller/Controller. This individual will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of various federal, state, local, private foundations, and corporate sponsored social service programs.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Aligned with the UAC mission of having a strong desire to uplift our community;
• Able to work within a team to make both the team and the client successful;
• Proactive at identifying, communicating and resolving issues before they grow;
• A skilled problem solver able to own partner issues from beginning to end.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with program leaders to develop budgets and budget modifications;
• Prepare journal and closing entries as required;
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports to program leaders, including budget comparisons;
• Provide schedules as requested for annual audit;
• Provide information to program partners with regards to grant proposals (i.e. copies of certificates of liability, letters of incorporation, BCO certificates, etc.);
• Prepare monthly invoices to funders;
• Prepare and review Aged Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports by funder and program monthly;
• Follow-up with funders regarding outstanding invoices as requested;
• Conduct new program partner fiscal orientation;
• Perform special projects/duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller/Controller ;
• Assist with preparation of the UAC audits and related schedules;
• Management of UAC General Funds Department Accounts and Related assets;
• Work closely with leadership to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Fiscal team;
• Responsible for supporting and achieving Department Annual and Quarterly Goals;
• Other miscellaneous projects or tasks as may arise from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting, compliance and reporting requirements as they relate to nonprofit organizations (familiarity with City of Philadelphia regulations a plus);
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel);
• Detailed-oriented and organized with excellent analytical ability;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills to effectively communicate with employees, business leaders, program managers and directors;
• Must maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidence;
• Must have the ability to meet established accounting and reporting deadlines;
• Must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, additional education/certification is a plus;
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. NetSuite)
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization or with nonprofit clients