Accountant

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Oversees general ledger activity and ensures a timely and accurate close to the monthly books, including reconciliations for all investments and bank accounts.
• Processes weekly accounts payable and makes certain the Foundation is meeting financial obligations in a timely manner and staying within budget.
• Oversees weekly gift processing and receipting.

• Ensures appropriate levels of cash on hand for operations.
• Assists with tracking and analysis of monthly expenditures and staff expense reports.

• Serves as a financial reporting resource to internal and external stakeholders.
• Processes timely and accurate preparation of payroll with Director of Finance. Works with Operations Officer on human resource areas that overlap with payroll and finance.

Investments

• Prepares monthly investment reconciliation of pooled and individual accounts.
• Assists Director of Finance with Finance Committee activity including recording of minutes.
• Maintains positive relationships with investment and banking contacts and collaborate with them as necessary on investment accounts.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of general accounting experience. Fund accounting and foundation experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required.
• Understanding of the various types of charitable funds and their associated tax benefits preferred.
• Experience preparing dashboards and financial reports.
• Previous experience using Blackbaud is a plus.
• Advanced technological aptitude; high-level competency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management/organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and think critically; ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.