Overview

About Upbring 

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

What You'll Do

The Senior Accountant will aid in monthly general ledger management, managing key G/L accounts to ensure monthly close and other financial processes run efficiently and accurately.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards

• Continuously identify and implement work process improvements to streamline accounting methods and processes ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
• Analyze trends in budget expenditures, make recommendations for streamlining costs or program improvements
• Review reports for consistency, accuracy, and compliance with various funding sources
• Continuously identify and implement work process improvements to streamline accounting methods and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide analytical support in year-end audits, as well as audit preparation
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all Agency information
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Fiscal Management

• Manage general ledger accounts and required entries for assigned areas such as: investments, prepaids, gift restrictions and bi-weekly payroll entries
• Review credit card coding monthly to identify errors, and coach/train staff on corrections
• Responsible for preparation of ad-hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders
• Responsible for various private grant and contributions accounting functions, including preparation of required reports and documentation for internal stakeholders and respective donors, as needed
• Analyze trends in budget expenditures, make recommendations for streamlining costs or program improvements
• Ensure reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts are performed monthly
• Responsible for timeliness, accuracy, and reconciliation of monthly close areas, as assigned

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

• Facilitate communications within team and with other departments as needed
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statement audit, 990 and other required filings as needed
• Cross-training staff as needed for individual and team development
• Works closely with the Director of Corporate Finance and other management to ensure operations are effectively and efficiently supporting and meeting department and organizational goals and objectives
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with management and internal and external customers to ensure program needs, goals, and objectives
• Participates in weekly internal meetings

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with staff and the community
• Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and externalclients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with policies and practices
• Manage relationships with external parties as needed for optimal service

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area of study; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of required education
• 3 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Experience in supporting internal teams with a customer service approach
• Proven skills in written and verbal communication, especially interpersonal skills
• Integrity, professionalism, and dedicated work ethic
• Success in working on a team
• Personal and professional confidence accompanied by a sense of humor and empathy toward others
• Self-motivated and proven ability to work as a member of a high-performance team
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience
• Certified Public Account (CPA) or master’s degree (MBA, MPA)
• Public accounting experience

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more! 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position may work in a child facility and have limited exposure to children
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.