Accountant

JOB TITLE: Accountant

REPORTS TO: Controller

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

STATUS: Salary; Exempt

HOURS: 40 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Tampa, FL 33607

FLEXIBLE WORK LOCATION: Eligible (In Office & Remote)

TRAVEL: Local travel may be required

Summary:

The Accountant is a key contributor to the team efforts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Foundation’s financial records, timely reporting and analysis of financial results, and maintenance of strong internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Performs the weekly processing and recording of accounts payable and grant payments.

• Review and process invoices for payment.

• Prepares monthly financial reports for internal and external audiences.

• Prepares assigned audit schedules requested by auditors for interim and year-end audit.

• Record depreciation expense and maintain fixed assets schedule.

• Prepare monthly reconciliations as assigned by the Controller, including some investment accounts.

• Assist in preparation and processing of quarterly fund statements.

• Understand and serve as back-up for maintaining the chart of accounts, setting up funds, and other system settings within the Foundations accounting system.

• Coordinate and support month-end and year-end financial close process.

• Identify areas for process improvements and utilization of systems.

• Contribute to department and organizational special projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or four (4) years of equivalent, relevant work experience.

• Experience working at a non-profit and/or community foundation preferred.

• Requires in-depth knowledge of general accounting principles, reconciliations, and documentation techniques.

• Advance understanding of accounting software, experience with Foundant Community Suite a plus.

Skills Required:

• Ability to manage, analyze, and summaries large amounts of data.

• Strong time management, people skills, flexibility, and multitasking ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Advanced computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, effectively with staff, clients, committee members, and Board of Trustees.

Behaviors Required:

• Attention to detail.

• Customer-service orientation.

• Highly motivated with the ability to show initiative.

• Ability to be discreet and handle highly sensitive/confidential information in a responsible manner.

• Ability to handle diverse, simultaneous tasks, meet deadlines, and attend to follow through.

• A positive outlook and vision.

• Strong professionalism both in appearance and presentation.

• Ability to work independently and in teams/groups.

Physical Demands:

Light to moderate physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature to include:

• Sitting, standing, and/or walking for an extended period of time.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Working in a well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

• Using manual dexterity sufficient to handle/reach items and work with hands and fingers.

• Using close, distant, and peripheral vision and depth perception.

Travel Demands

• Local travel may be required.

• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel to various community-based meetings and events.