Description

Work for Good. Do you want a career with meaning and purpose? Children’s Home Society is one of South Dakota’s leaders in providing services to vulnerable children, women, and families.

As part of Children's Home Society, you will truly Work for Good every day—helping to change the world one day at a time, one child at a time, one woman, one family, one smile, hug, and heart at a time.

Children's Home Society, in Sioux Falls, SD is currently seeking a Full Time Senior Staff Accountant to provide support for all Children’s Home Society and Children’s Home Foundation accounting functions including financial statements, grant administration, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, cash receipts, investments, donations, and general ledger journal entries for month-end closings.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. 
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and addressing any audit inquiries related to balance sheet accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage the financial aspects of grants, including budgeting, reporting, invoicing, and compliance. 
• Perform reconciliations for intercompany transactions and accounts, ensuring proper eliminations and accuracy in financial reporting. 
• Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and identifying any discrepancies or errors.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including recording acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation entries.
• Prepare and review accruals and prepayment schedules, ensuring accurate recording of expenses and revenues in the appropriate accounting period.
• Perform monthly bank and investment reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or outstanding items.

What We’ll Love About You:

• You’ll be able to fulfil the responsibilities of the position with little supervision.
• You are organized and can prioritize tasks to maximize results.
• You deliver results with attention to detail and commit to accuracy and integrity. 
• You demonstrate the ability to cooperatively interact with co-workers to promote an effective, productive work unit.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• You maintain confidentiality.

Compensation: $52,000-$65,000 (Depending on Education and Experience) 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Two health insurance options –Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (automatic employer contribution with enrollment in a HDHP). Vision. Dental.
• Additional Benefits: Employer paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident plans. Employee Assistance Program.
• Student Loan Payments & Tuition Reimbursement: Qualifying employees are eligible for up to $200 per month in Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package. 10 paid holidays. 8 hours “Day of Service” for volunteering in the community
• Employee Referral Bonus: Current employees who refer an employee to work at CHS can earn up to $1,000.
• Retirement: Qualifying employees receive a guaranteed employer contribution with 100% vesting

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. 
• Experience: Minimum two years accounting experience. 
• Must be competent in utilization of Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel.