Senior Accountant (Finance)
Are you an eager, self-motivated, dynamic individual ready for a challenging role that will deepen your financial expertise while providing an opportunity to contribute value added, strategic analysis in mission driven non-profit? This Senior Accountant position offers the right candidate a chance to build meaningful connections while reporting directly to the CFO in a growing, transformative organization.
At Casa de Amparo, we are committed to supporting youth affected by child abuse and neglect, promoting healing and growth. We believe in empowering our team to help them thrive and grow, and seek individuals who are driven, transparent, curious and have a servant mindset. If you're passionate about using your skills for a meaningful cause, we want to hear from you!
Overview
As Senior Accountant, you'll provide the primary advanced financial support for Casa's multiple programs. You will handle complex accounting processes, lead the month end close, support financial reporting and analysis, and serve as a key resource to external clients and internal staff.
This position will work directly with the CFO, Executive Leadership team, and Board of Directors, contributing analysis, forecasting and project deliverables in support of the organization's short- and long-term initiatives.
Responsibilities
General Accounting
You will have ownership in keeping a clean general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, A/P, A/R, payroll, bank and credit card transactions, working closely with the rest of the Finance team. Oversight over the accuracy, completeness and reconciliation of records will be performed monthly.
Report Building
You will utilize software to produce standard and custom financial statements for department heads, Executive Leadership, and the Board of Directors. The creation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts will be under your leadership. With the addition of new services and programs, ad hoc reporting and analytics will be needed, utilizing business analytical tools to extract useful information from multiple data sources.
Customer Focus
You will be a critical Finance liaison, working closely with the team members to address billing, payment and other accounting concerns. Casa employees across all functions and levels will leverage your expertise and guidance on financial matters such as contracts, insurance, grants, donations, and compliance. Coordination of audits, including the annual financial audit, will be spearheaded by you.
Mission Minded
With an understanding of what really matters to our clients, you will make decisions that prioritize mission returns and program impact. You will seek opportunities for improvement, use creativity to solve problems, and eagerly take initiative to contribute high-level, value-added analysis that furthers the strategic imperatives of the organization.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with thorough knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting
- Minimum of 3 years' experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with ERP financial systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively through solid interpersonal skills, written and verbal, while displaying comfort working with Executive Level Leadership
- Desire to thrive in a dynamic, growing environment
Requirements
- Must be able to be associated with Casa de Amparo through Community Care Licensing (CCL), which typically includes clearance by FBI, DOJ and CACI.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting up to 25 lbs, crouching, sitting for extended periods, and climbing stairs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must meet applicable health and safety requirements, including CPR/First Aid certification (if required for the role), TB clearance, drug screening (as applicable), and proof of required immunizations.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and expectation to utilize a computer and monitor for 6+ hours
