Accountant II (General) (AC4128 - Corporate)

The Accountant performs complex accounting assignments and problem resolution to support the Director of Accounting, contributing to the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the organization. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Statements & General Ledger: Assist the Director of Accounting with the preparation of monthly financial statements, including reconciliation of balance sheet and general ledger accounts, maintenance of subsidiary schedules, and review of revenue and expense coding, grant accounting, and related journal entries.

2. Month-End Closing: Assist with the monthly and year-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, and review of financial data to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

3. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and submit required financial and compliance reports for banking and financial institutions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable requirements.

4. Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and timely filing of federal, state, local, and other tax-related filings, ensuring compliance with current tax laws and organizational policies.

5. Auditing: Prepare audit schedules, support packages, and required documentation for internal and external audits. Coordinate audit-related data requests and maintain supporting records.

6. Reconciliations: Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations and maintain amortization and other recurring schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting and ledger integrity.

7. Foundation Accounting: Prepare and post journal entries related to Foundation activities. Assist with Foundation audit preparation by compiling supporting documentation and schedules.

8. Journal Entries: Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.

9. Self-Funded Health Plan: Manage accounting functions related to the organization’s self-funded medical plan, including journal entries, liability reconciliations, funding activity, and periodic reporting for leadership review.

10. Government & Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit required government and regulatory reports in accordance with applicable deadlines and reporting requirements.

11. Collaboration & Special Projects: Work collaboratively with the Director of Accounting and accounting team members to support departmental goals, process improvements, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects.

12. Other Duties: Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required

Minimum 4 years of accounting experience required

Working knowledge of tax laws, GAAP, and regulatory compliance

Strong financial analysis skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong organizational, priortilization and stress management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling) 

Ability to train, mentor and support staff

Ability to work with little to no supervision

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail

Ability to work in a team environment

Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or other materials.

Physical: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.  May have to lift folders, files, papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing up to approximately 25 lbs.