Senior Accountant (Partially Remote)
Bethesda, MD
Full Time
Mid Level
Salary: $80,000 - 90,000/year
This position allows for 2 days/week remote after training.
The Senior Accountant will be the primary assistant to the Accounting Department, reporting directly to the Controller. This is an incredible opportunity for a Senior Accountant professional to be immersed within month-end close activities. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate will have working month-end close experience, opportunity to mentor and serve as lead to the other Accountants in the department.
Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:
- Recommend and participate in process improvements
- Maintain and keep current training documents, supporting schedule templates, and SOPs
- Prepare cash flow and forecast functions and assist other entities in monitoring cash and overall financial performance
- Oversee and monitor entity’s spending and ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies and communicate any violation to management and supervisory personnel
- Assist in the ongoing training & development of existing
- Staff Accountants as well as affiliate administrative staff
- Communicate and assist affiliate Board members with financial matters including inquiries, explanations all while maintaining excellent customer service
- Maintain and update supporting schedules to the financial statements, including supporting schedules for reconciliation of general ledger accounts
- Review bank deposits and keep accurate daily cash ledgers and reconcile bank accounts on a monthly or more frequent basis
- Maintain and properly record and recognize all monthly revenue funding sources, including state contracts and other entity’s grants
- Review accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with accounting and contract and grant requirements
- Prepare and process journal entries in addition to ad-hoc reports such as Form 990 proforma
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
- 3 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, and formulas)
- Experience with SAGE Intacct is a plus
- Eager to learn and possesses strong communication skills
- Organized and efficient – is deadline driven
- Upbeat attitude and willing to assist others
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