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Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the General Accountant Project HOME (PH) are to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger, perform assigned monthly close procedures, provide analytical support to management including monthly account analyses for assigned balance sheet accounts, and audit daily cash management tasks. Additionally, the General Accountant will act as the primary auditor of expense reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monthly Closings:
Perform assigned monthly close procedures within the communicated deadline
Prepare and enter journal entries into the accounting software (Blackbaud Financial Edge), including maintaining the auditable electronic support for the journal entry
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations as assigned and monitor stale dated checks taking action as needed or required. Book any interest and/or fees as needed. Record any ACH transactions as needed.
Maintain schedules (account analysis) that support assigned general ledger balance sheet accounts which can be provided to auditors during year-end audit. Monitor expense accounts labeled miscellaneous for more appropriate coding.
Record sales, tips and/or revenue earned by Social Enterprises, Honickman Learning Center and/or Development including gathering support from their systems to provide sufficient auditable support for the journal entry.
Assist in gathering support for certain intercompany reconciliations between Project HOME and its sister entity, Managed Entities/Property Management.
Monitor and respond to general ledger activity questions, including making journal entry corrections as needed (Boss Desk ticketing system)
Other Financial Duties:
Daily Cash Management.
Scan checks to bank and record deposits at least weekly, if not daily.
Bring any cash deposits to the bank directly.
Reconcile deposit log to Scanned Checks to journal entries made.
Petty Cash
Reconcile petty cash, prepare petty cash journal entry, and oversee petty cash process working with Accounting Office Administrator and Petty Cash Officers.
Fixed Assets
Maintain fixed asset listings and related depreciation calculations including additions and disposals.
Maintain capital projects vs. budget analyses
Security Deposits
Maintain reconciliation and prepare reimbursements for security deposits (space rentals, tenant rentals)
Employee Advances
Submit deduction request to Payroll to have employee advances for personal use of business credit card deducted from employee's paycheck in a timely manner.
Expense Reporting
Act as primary liaison between users of the Project HOME expense reporting system (Chrome River). For business credit cardholders, ensure cardholders and their supervisors are reporting expenses and approving expense reports according to published deadlines and policies.
Accounts Receivable
Assist entity or program managers in understanding the aging of their accounts receivable and document action items from each review to follow up with status at next review.
KPI Reporting
Maintain tracker for key performance indicators (KPIs) related to major responsibility area or as assigned.
Audit & Tax
Provide auditors with requested documents for testing during field work (Fiscal Year-end June 30th).
Assist auditors with questions during field work.
Financial Analysis
Provide financial analysis support to management, as requested.
Administration and Supervision:
Communicate possible missed deadlines to the Accounting Manager in a timely manner.
Evaluate the processes within the department for efficiency and effectiveness and make recommendations to the Accounting Manager for possible improvements.
Additional duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, sumif and other more advanced formulas
Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
Preferred Experience
1 - 3 years of experience in an Accounting related field; will consider a recent graduate with accounting internship experience.
Experience with Accounting software and intermediate Excel skills
Core Skills:
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, work efficiently, and meet communicated deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as in a strong team environment
Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the General Accountant Project HOME (PH) are to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger, perform assigned monthly close procedures, provide analytical support to management including monthly account analyses for assigned balance sheet accounts, and audit daily cash management tasks. Additionally, the General Accountant will act as the primary auditor of expense reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monthly Closings:
Perform assigned monthly close procedures within the communicated deadline
Prepare and enter journal entries into the accounting software (Blackbaud Financial Edge), including maintaining the auditable electronic support for the journal entry
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations as assigned and monitor stale dated checks taking action as needed or required. Book any interest and/or fees as needed. Record any ACH transactions as needed.
Maintain schedules (account analysis) that support assigned general ledger balance sheet accounts which can be provided to auditors during year-end audit. Monitor expense accounts labeled miscellaneous for more appropriate coding.
Record sales, tips and/or revenue earned by Social Enterprises, Honickman Learning Center and/or Development including gathering support from their systems to provide sufficient auditable support for the journal entry.
Assist in gathering support for certain intercompany reconciliations between Project HOME and its sister entity, Managed Entities/Property Management.
Monitor and respond to general ledger activity questions, including making journal entry corrections as needed (Boss Desk ticketing system)
Other Financial Duties:
Daily Cash Management.
Scan checks to bank and record deposits at least weekly, if not daily.
Bring any cash deposits to the bank directly.
Reconcile deposit log to Scanned Checks to journal entries made.
Petty Cash
Reconcile petty cash, prepare petty cash journal entry, and oversee petty cash process working with Accounting Office Administrator and Petty Cash Officers.
Fixed Assets
Maintain fixed asset listings and related depreciation calculations including additions and disposals.
Maintain capital projects vs. budget analyses
Security Deposits
Maintain reconciliation and prepare reimbursements for security deposits (space rentals, tenant rentals)
Employee Advances
Submit deduction request to Payroll to have employee advances for personal use of business credit card deducted from employee's paycheck in a timely manner.
Expense Reporting
Act as primary liaison between users of the Project HOME expense reporting system (Chrome River). For business credit cardholders, ensure cardholders and their supervisors are reporting expenses and approving expense reports according to published deadlines and policies.
Accounts Receivable
Assist entity or program managers in understanding the aging of their accounts receivable and document action items from each review to follow up with status at next review.
KPI Reporting
Maintain tracker for key performance indicators (KPIs) related to major responsibility area or as assigned.
Audit & Tax
Provide auditors with requested documents for testing during field work (Fiscal Year-end June 30th).
Assist auditors with questions during field work.
Financial Analysis
Provide financial analysis support to management, as requested.
Administration and Supervision:
Communicate possible missed deadlines to the Accounting Manager in a timely manner.
Evaluate the processes within the department for efficiency and effectiveness and make recommendations to the Accounting Manager for possible improvements.
Additional duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, sumif and other more advanced formulas
Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
Preferred Experience
1 - 3 years of experience in an Accounting related field; will consider a recent graduate with accounting internship experience.
Experience with Accounting software and intermediate Excel skills
Core Skills:
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, work efficiently, and meet communicated deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as in a strong team environment
Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The General Accountant - PH position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Philadelphia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
