Sr| Accountant

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Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role within the Non-Profit sector

Demonstrable proficiency in General Ledger

Proven skills in Microsoft Excel

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices

Familiarity with financial reporting and other financial statements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity

Benefits

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Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance

Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Responsibilities

Accountant, you will be executing a variety of professional accounting functions that support our operations

This role involves maintaining the accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers, as well as reconciling financial ledgers and preparing financial statements

Perform and maintain a variety of professional accounting functions supporting organization-wide operations

Ensure accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems

Conduct review, audit, and post all accounts payable, purchase orders, cash receipts, payroll, and other accounting records and transactions

Reconcile financial ledgers and records; prepare financial statements and reports, general and subsidiary ledgers, and supporting schedules

Participate in the annual budget process; prepare budget worksheets and schedules; verify that budget is accurate and in balance

Track all bank transactions on a daily basis and reconcile bank balance to general ledger

Assume responsibility for recording and reconciling monthly investment earnings as well as quarterly interest allocations

Prepare a variety of monthly, periodic and annual financial and statistical reports and accounting summaries

Conduct month and year-end closing functions; reconcile liability accounts; prepare audit adjustments

Participate in the year-end audit; compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors

Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner

Job description

Description

Emily Krous is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join her clients team in the non-profit industry located in Sacramento, California. As a Sr. Accountant, you will be executing a variety of professional accounting functions that support our operations. This role involves maintaining the accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers, as well as reconciling financial ledgers and preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain a variety of professional accounting functions supporting organization-wide operations

• Ensure accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems

• Conduct review, audit, and post all accounts payable, purchase orders, cash receipts, payroll, and other accounting records and transactions

• Reconcile financial ledgers and records; prepare financial statements and reports, general and subsidiary ledgers, and supporting schedules

• Participate in the annual budget process; prepare budget worksheets and schedules; verify that budget is accurate and in balance

• Track all bank transactions on a daily basis and reconcile bank balance to general ledger

• Assume responsibility for recording and reconciling monthly investment earnings as well as quarterly interest allocations

• Prepare a variety of monthly, periodic and annual financial and statistical reports and accounting summaries

• Conduct month and year-end closing functions; reconcile liability accounts; prepare audit adjustments

• Participate in the year-end audit; compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role within the Non-Profit sector

• Demonstrable proficiency in General Ledger

• Proven skills in Microsoft Excel

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices

• Familiarity with financial reporting and other financial statements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.

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