The Senior Accountant works as a member of the Finance Department team. Primarily responsible for producing, overseeing and analyzing all necessary financial information; conducting month-end and year end close, and completing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned companies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for preparation of financial statements, ensuring proper coding and allocation of expenditures consistent with allowable uses of funds.
• Responsible for month-end close and annual close process for assigned companies;
• Completes monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and other reconciliations as needed.
•  Analyzes finances and monitors budgets. Regularly reviews staffing reports, operating expenditures, capital requests, revenue, population, etc. for appropriateness and consistency with grant approved and internal budgets.
•  Monitors internal finance controls within the designated company
• Prepares for and assists with audits conducted by Federal, State and independent auditors.
• Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 3-5 years of accounting experience and knowledge; or 5 years of prior accounting experience and knowledge may be substituted.
• Previous school and/or not-for-profit experience
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees if required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test
•  Ability to perform work with little or no supervision. Ability to function independently and as a member of a team in a multi-task environment.
• Ability to utilize resources available to complete assigned projects.
•  Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. For 35 years, we have developed and operated a continuum of programs based on the needs of youth and our placing agencies. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. Rite of Passage has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

Our employees are dedicated, passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Becoming a member of the Rite of Passage team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.