Senior Accountant at Covenant House Florida
Covenant House Florida · Fort Lauderdale, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Fort Lauderdale
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Reporting to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, the Senior Accountant is responsible for a wide variety of accounting duties in connection with the preparation of the Agency’s financial statements, management reports and other supporting documentation and schedules. Prepares month-end and year-end GAAP financial statements. Assists with preparing the annual budget and tax return. Prepares month-end and year-end journal entries, account reconciliations and financial analysis. Participates in the annual independent audit process as assigned. Assists with various special accounting projects as assigned. Processes bi-weekly payroll.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Covenant House Florida reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following:
- Prepares. reviews, or directs all accounting entries including posting of AP/AR and payroll transactions to journals or ledger.
- Prepares invoice/billings and collect funds for the support of grant funded expenditures.
- Prepares all applicable budgets and fiscal reports for grant programs and ensures their timely submission.
- Assists the Chief Finance Officer in completing the monthly and fiscal year end closing activities.
- Process and balance the bi-weekly payroll and records payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance and 403(b) deductions into accounting software.
- Assists the Chief Finance and Operations Officer in preparing internal/external accounting reports, and financial statements.
- Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed; reconcile accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Reconciles bank and credit card statements,
- Supports Chief Finance and Operations Officer with the preparation of annual budget, audits, 990 tax return, fiscal reporting requirements, and working with accounting vendors.
- Monitor the agency's grant vouchering system to ensure that grant funds are coming in accordance with the grant/contract agreements.
- Maintain accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: | Bachelor’s degree in in Finance, Accounting, or closely related financial degree required |
EXPERIENCE: | Minimum of three (3) years accounting experience in a similar position or higher. A firm grasp of budgeting, cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Experience working in a social service environment and familiarity with non-profit accounting and best practices is preferred and considered a plus; |
SCHEDULE: | Working flexible hours as required to meet agency needs that may take place outside of regular Monday-Friday business hours; this may include evenings, weekends, and early mornings. |
SKILLS: | Must be a self-starter, goal oriented and team player with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to build and maintain good professional relationships with various community leaders, nonprofit community organizations, donors, corporations, government agencies (local, state and federal). Ability to work in a senior management, fast-paced environment that is focused on sociocultural change. Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented and thoughtful attention to messaging and language. Comfort working with a diverse population with myriad backgrounds and experiences; must have awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of the youth that Covenant House Florida Serves |
TRANSPORTATION: | Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. |
WORKING CONDITIONS: | The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work occasionally in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift. Some weekend/holiday work may be required. Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles to transport items and/or persons. Ability to travel as needed for training or to fulfill job requirements. |
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: | This position supervises an internal and in occasions, an external team |
EQUIPMENT USED: | Must be proficient in usage of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Office Suite, and internet-based software. |
