About ExcelinEd
Being a part of ExcelinEd means joining a high-performing and motivated team of education advocates with a shared belief that every child deserves a quality education. Team members are committed to our core values of service, integrity, collaboration, expertise and making a difference. Our organization sets big, hairy audacious goals and works tirelessly to support states in transforming education through student-centered policies that increase student learning, advance equity and ready students for college plus careers.
About the Senior Accountant Opening
The Senior Accountant reports to the Director of Accounting and is responsible for managing the financial reporting, general ledger and various accounting functions to produce accurate and timely financial statements. The Senior Accountant assists in audit and tax preparation and undertakes other related projects and duties, as necessary.
This role can be executed virtually in the United States.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs daily operations of the accounting function, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, cost allocations, accruals and monthly close process.
- Produces accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Maintains compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensures the accuracy of data and reporting among account classifications and between programs, projects and grants; maintains the quality of data imports and entries into the financial accounting software.
- Supports the accounts payable process, unclaimed funds, credit-monitoring and the annual preparation of 1099 filings.
- Assists with annual financial statement audits and preparation of annual and other tax engagements.
- Follows internal controls and standard operating procedures; recommends and implements best practices.
- Manages state sales and uses tax exemption certificates and other compliance and filings.
- Understands all business software, practices and policies that impact the finance and accounting function; identifies areas for improved efficiency.
- Maintains complete and accurate records.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of accounting experience
- Certified Public Accountant license (CPA) is preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Non-profit experience is desirable
- High technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting and expense software; Blackbaud Financial Edge and Concur experience preferred
- High level of attention to detail with demonstrated analytical capabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Customer service focus
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this position and what distinguishes you from others
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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