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Job Description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Details

FSLA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Financial management experience, preferably non-profit
• Broad base of business knowledge, including finance
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of network administration
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Combination of ‘big picture thinker’ and detail oriented; analytical
• Good public image
• Understanding and supportive of The Shelter’s mission
• Highest level of ethics and honesty

Requirements

• Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or exemption
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License
• Must be able to pass state and national background checks

Overview

• Responsible for all financial activities of the organization at the direction and oversight of the CFO. Responsible for financial and grant reporting.

Essential Functions

• Assist the CFO by compiling monthly financial statements and budget variances
• Assist the CFO in preparing the annual budget
• Assist the CFO in preparing monthly internal financial statements and any additional statements helpful to and/ or requested by the finance committee
• Assist the CFO in monitor all financial transactions, including payment of invoices, deposits of revenue, reconciliation of bank statements, and special reports a requested
• Monitor and control departmental cost center budgets. Manage the annual budget and forecasts
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Finance Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of work papers for annual audit and adjustments as necessary. Convert internal cash basis financials to GAAP. Assist in the preparation of financial records for audits. Balance cost versus benefits. Prepare donor reports. Prepare budgets for grant applications. Oversee compliance with non-program grant stipulations. Prepare budgets for staff covered under grants and monitor and update staff to ensure funds are being spent by grants end. Assist in review business insurance package annually. Prepare financial, administrative, and fiscal records for audits by funders such as DCF.

Grant Writing Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of grant applications. Prepare and submit monthly reimbursement requests. Prepare donor reports. Oversee compliance with non-program grant stipulations. Prepare budgets for staff covered under grants and monitor and update staff to ensure funds are being spent timely.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Happy, Healthy & Whole Environment
• Life & Health Insurance
• 401K
• Short- & Long-Term Disability and more
• Paid Leave and Holiday
• Employees Assistance Program
• Medical, Childcare & Fitness Reimbursement Plan