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Qualifications
Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector
Extensive knowledge and experience with account reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation
Proficient in bank reconciliations
Comprehensive understanding of general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Skilled in creating journal entries
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with Oracle and Blackbaud software
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High level of integrity and professionalism
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Benefits
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Responsibilities
The position involves managing customer accounts, performing account and balance sheet reconciliations, and utilizing a variety of software tools to maintain records and execute transactions
Carry out comprehensive account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial data
Conduct regular balance sheet reconciliation to aid in the preparation of accurate financial statements
Perform bank reconciliations to verify the integrity of financial data and resolve discrepancies
Manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date
Prepare and record journal entries, providing detailed support for each transaction
Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, create reports, and support decision-making processes
Ensure timely month-end close processes, adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards
Employ Oracle software for effective financial management and reporting
Utilize Blackbaud software for fundraising and relationship management
Job description
Description

We are in search of a meticulous Sr. Accountant to be part of our team operating in the non-profit sector, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The position involves managing customer accounts, performing account and balance sheet reconciliations, and utilizing a variety of software tools to maintain records and execute transactions.

Responsibilities
• Carry out comprehensive account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial data.
• Conduct regular balance sheet reconciliation to aid in the preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations to verify the integrity of financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepare and record journal entries, providing detailed support for each transaction.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, create reports, and support decision-making processes.
• Ensure timely month-end close processes, adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
• Employ Oracle software for effective financial management and reporting.
• Utilize Blackbaud software for fundraising and relationship management.

Requirements
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector
• Extensive knowledge and experience with account reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation
• Proficient in bank reconciliations
• Comprehensive understanding of general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Skilled in creating journal entries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Oracle and Blackbaud software
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

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