Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Willingness to travel as needed
Responsibilities
Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes
Update engagement partner on progress and issues
Research and resolve complex accounting issues
Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis
Review reconciliations for significant accounts
Maintain understanding of client's accounting operations
Lead audit preparation and act as main contact for auditors
Manage client tax forms and year-end preparations
Design and implement internal controls and policies
Train and mentor junior accounting staff
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Engagement with diverse clients and missions
Opportunity for career growth and advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description
#LI-BL1 #LI-Hybrid
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Oversee the month-end and year-end closing process, including preparation of audit schedules, financial statements and notes to the financial statements
Keep engagement partner informed and updated on engagement progress, engagement issues, and team status and needs
Knowledgeable on complex accounting issues and treatment, proficient in accounting research
Responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, including statement of financial position, statement of activities, statement of functional expenses, and analysis on changes in financial position and budget variances
Review reconciliations for significant balance sheet accounts and various other general ledger accounts, as needed; and review month-end closing entries including payroll, fringe, indirect allocations, investment allocations, and grant allocations
Maintain deep understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client
Proficient knowledge of the clients accounting software packages
Responsible for recommending and enforcing the internal controls, policies, and procedures, established by the client
Lead the engagement team in preparation for clients audits as the main contact with external auditors
Manage the preparation of our clients 990 and tax forms and year end preparation of their 1099s
Recommend, design, and implement any necessary policy controls and procedures.
Other duties may include, but are not limited to: budget preparation, review, modification, Grant reporting to private/federal funders, Drafting of Policies and Procedures, review and payment of client payables in third party software, client billing, drafting of engagement letters
Train, coach and mentor staff accountants
Review and supervise Senior and Staff Accountants monthly work, including journal entry and monthly reconciliation review, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in month end completion
Assist in growth, development and training of staff
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
3 years of relevant work experience
Achieve professional certifications relative to area of expertise, must have and preserve required licenses
Must possess analytical skills
Proficient use of applicable technology
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
