Senior Accountant

Major Duties & Responsibilities Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly. Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate. Ensuring properrevenue and expense recognition. Monitoring cash and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting. Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations. Assisting the Director and budget managers in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs. Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors. Communicating regularly with the Director of Finance. Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software. Skills and Knowledge Sound knowledge of accounting principles,standards, and regulations. Experience overseeing the annual audit. Superior data management and data analysisskills Strong time management and organizationalskills. Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.