Senior Accountant bei Digital Harbor Foundation

Overview

The Senior Accountant is a part time role responsible for assisting the finance, accounting, and compliance department in its day-to-day financial, accounting, and compliance related functions. The successful candidate for this role will have a STRONG background in accounting, external auditing, internal auditing, finance, journal entries, GAAP, federal grants, corporate compliance, etc. The preferred candidate will have a background in managing advanced projects, systems, teams, and issues for large accounting, finance, or compliance departments. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in federal grant compliance, grant accounting, and other non-profit accounting, finance, and compliance areas as well. 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required: Advanced Accounting/Journal Entry/GAAP Experience.

• PLEASE NOTE THESE SKILLS WILL BE TESTED DURING THE HIRING PROCESS. ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY.

• MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree in Accounting from (AACSB Accreditation).

• MUST HAVE STRONG/ADVANCED Excel Skills (Formulas, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.) 
  ** The applicant's Excel Skills will be tested during the interview process.

• MUST HAVE STRONG/ADVANCED Journal Entry Skills (Debits/Credits/Financial Statements.)  
  ** The applicant's Journal Entry Skills will be tested during the interview process.
  
  

• Required: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from (AACSB Accreditation) 

• Required: Basic Excel Skills (Formulas, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.) 

• Required: Typing speed of at least 65 WPM. There may be a test during the interview process.

• Must possess a strong attention to detail.

• Required: 5 Years or More Experience working in accounting, finance, or administrative/professional environments where Financial Reporting, General Ledger maintenance, A/R, A/P, or related areas are processed and executed within the organization 

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment 

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and journal entries 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems

• Preferred: Experience working with Nonprofit Organizations 

• Preferred: Experience working with Quickbooks or Quickbooks Related Certifications 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven work experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller, Director of Finance, Director of Accounting, Director of FP&A or related position

• Hands-on experience with entering transactions into an accounting system

• Familiarity with MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas)

• Familiarity with Accounting Softwares (Quickbooks or ERP Systems) 

• Demonstrable critical thinking skills when resolving issues/problems 

• Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information

• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well on a team, and a positive disposition

• Ability to effectively collaborate with various departments within the organization

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Preferred: Journal Entry Skills (debits and credits - will be tested)

• Preferred: Desire to grow and advance in finance/accounting career 

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills 

Additional Notes

This position is remote with occasional in-person meetings occurring in the Baltimore headquarters of Digital Harbor Foundation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Supporting Accounting, Audit, and Related Infrastructure

• Managing and leading projects related to finance, accounting, audit, and related issues. 

• Providing audit support for both external and internal audit engagements. 

• Supporting accounting and financial quality control standards and GAAP requirements. 

• Leading reconciliation of advanced GL related issues. 

• Revenue, expense, and trend analysis actions and projects.
  Assisting with budget, financial analysis and related projects. 

• Supporting services to a portfolio of projects across the organization.

• Supporting grant accounting and financial services across the organization. 
  
  

• Compliance and Special Projects (UGG, Grant, and Corporate Compliance) 

• Manage and ensure compliance functions across the entity in inter-related ares 

• Designing and testing internal audit functions for the organization. 

• Designing and testing compliance functions for the organization.

• Designing and testing grant related compliance functions for the organization.
  
  

• Other Duties As Assigned by CFCO 

• Special Projects as assigned by CFCO related to Finance, Accounting, and Compliance 

• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation

Compensation for this part-time position is $43,000 - 45,000 annually commensurate with experience.

If our mission and vision align with your personal values, please apply!

A cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position along with your resume, is required. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Digital Harbor is an equal opportunity employer.