Senior Accountant

Hathaway-Sycamores CFS

$80K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration required.
  • 2 years of relevant experience in accounting is mandatory.
  • Familiarity with financial accounting systems, specifically Blackbaud (Financial Edge), preferred.
  • Knowledge of established accounting practices and procedures is essential.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage cash flow forecasts effectively.
  • Analyze and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
  • Prepare necessary journal entries to support month-end close process.
  • Manage fixed assets and track depreciation accurately.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items monthly.
  • Conduct horizontal analysis for financial reporting.
  • Prepare year-end close schedules and support fiscal audits.
  • Assist in developing budget initiatives and maintaining internal controls in line with GAAP.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and support within a diverse team environment.
  • Opportunities to engage with multicultural populations in various programs.
  • Contribution to meaningful work focused on low-income, at-risk youth.
  • Commitment to equitable mental health service provision.
  • Potential for career growth within a supportive organizational structure.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Provide general accounting support as part of the Accounting Team with responsibilities, accountability, and processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sycamores' policies and procedures.

Starting Pay Range:

$80,000 - $90,000 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.)

  1. Manage cash flow forecast.


  1. Analyze and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.


  1. Prepare journal entries to support month end close.


  1. Manages fixed assets and depreciation.


  1. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and follow up on open items.


  1. Performs horizontal analysis.


  1. Prepare year end close schedules and assist with fiscal audit.


  1. Assist with implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures in accordance with GAAP and Auditor-Controller handbook.


  1. Participates in annual budgeting project.


  1. Performs other related duties as assigned.


NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
  • 2 years of relevant experience required.


Additional Requirements:
  • Working knowledge of financial accounting systems, Blackbaud (Financial Edge) preferred.
  • Familiarity with established accounting practices, procedures, and ability to evaluate financial processes.
  • Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply Code of Federal Regulations Cost Principles
  • (2CFRpart 200) preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge in internal controls (and Sarbanes Oxley as applicable)


All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

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