The Hire Solution has partnered with a nonprofit entity in the Lancaster / Desoto area for the immediate 3 to 6 month temporary need for an experienced Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager. The desired start date is within the next 1 week, so please apply right away. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

Reconcile 20 bank accounts for both operations and investment

Conduct GL to Bank Statement reconciliation

Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

Add newly purchased fixed assets into the ERP system, and set up corresponding depreciation schedule for each

Post cash receipts to the ERP system and make sure they appear

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

Journalize accounting transactions throughout the month

Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

Help the accounting assistants when needed

Coordinate the budget process by developing documents and work papers; coordinating efforts with departments; managing deadlines; entering and reviewing data; and ensuring compliance.

Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

Provide input into departments goal setting process

Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Supervise processes by reviewing and analyzing entries and reports; monitoring revenues and expenditures; reviewing documents; scheduling deadlines; interpreting and reviewing data; and monitoring compliance with reporting and expenditures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Legally eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship

Five years of experience as a staff or senior accountant

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles

Knowledge of budgeting practices and principles

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials

Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex materials, budgets, and related documents

Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products