Senior Accountant

We are a large non-profit association.

Medical/Dental/Vision
FSA
401k + match and profit sharing
Life insurance
Short and long term disability
PTO
Dependent care

Job Details:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic team as a Senior Accountant. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health of our company by maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of our company’s various financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including payroll, monthly close procedures, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes and controls as well as GAAP rules and regulations.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Liaise with our Financial manager and Accounting manager to improve financial procedures.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience. "Big 4" experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in executing monthly close procedures and deliverables in compliance with GAAP.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate bank reconciliations.
• Proficient in payroll management.
• Strong working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with relevant accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance.
• Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.