Salary
💰 $73,000 - $79,000 per year
About the role
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial data, including assets, liabilities, and payroll entries.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and proper reporting.
- Track program costs, revenue, and funding to ensure accurate expense allocation.
- Maintain comprehensive accounting records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Support accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense management.
- Assist in preparing audit documentation and coordinating external and internal audit activities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the monthly close process and improve internal controls.
- Assist with government and funder financial reports and filings as needed.
- Provide technical expertise and support to management and other departments.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practice implementation within the accounting function.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Active CPA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting external audit processes.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial analysisgeneral ledger reconciliationexpense allocationaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayroll managementaudit documentation preparationprocess improvementGAAPfinancial reporting
Soft skills
organizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailtime managementcommunication skillscollaborationdiscretion
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in FinanceCPA certification