POSITION: Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Finance
SALARY RANGE: $75,000 to $85,000
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing various aspects of the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis. Processes payroll, accounts payable and generates revenue invoices. Maintains flexibility to effectively work in a team environment and performs relevant accounting tasks as necessary. Participates in special projects and tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Prepares financial statements, variance analyses and other financial reports
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Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses journal entries and supporting schedules for timely and accurate completion of month-end activities
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Reconciles general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, and resolve any discrepancies
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Executes payroll process in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policies
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Prepares monthly invoices for contracts with affiliates and other entities
- Processes accounts payable invoices for payment and manages vendor files and required documentation
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Assists with preparation of audits
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Collaborate with other departments to support the financial aspects of their operations
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and relevant laws and regulations
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Participate in development and documentation of policies and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls
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Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
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Understands multi-department accounting structure and approved budget to effectively perform job duties
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Effectively utilizes advanced Excel skills to gather, report and analyze data as appropriate
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Maintains open communication with team. Participates in team meetings by providing project updates, status, and completion information
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Performs special projects and tasks, as assigned, in a timely and accurate manner
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
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Minimum of 3 years relevant hands-on experience in various accounting areas. Accounting areas include General Ledger and at least one of the following: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.
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Strong computer skills in the following areas: Accounting Software, above-average command of Excel, Word, and Windows environment.
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Previous experience preparing financial statements and general ledger account details.
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Detailed functional knowledge of double-entry accounting
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, organization and communication skills
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Strong customer service, interpersonal and teamwork skills
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Ability to communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with vendors, clients, staff, volunteers, and others.
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Ability to adapt to new situations and work requirements as the department and organization evolves.
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Strong judgement, analytical, and problem solving skills.
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Committed to the mission and vision of Planned Parenthood and BetterHealth.