Senior Accountant
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What you'll do
- Owns the general ledger subledgers and the execution of the month-end close, ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards, including restricted funds.
- Maintains fixed asset and inventory accounting, performs payroll accounting, ensures donation and grant funding are recorded properly, prepares audit schedules, and reviews the work of the Staff Accountant.
What they're looking for
- Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, with ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
- Professional appearance and attitude.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Metro Atlanta.
- Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
- If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of GA vehicle code are required.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
Nice to have
- CPA license or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred
- Nonprofit or healthcare accounting experience
- Experience with MIP (Community Brands) or comparable fund accounting software; familiarity with Microix, Drillpoint, and Amplifund, or willingness to learn
- Experience preparing audit schedules and working directly with external auditors
- Experience reviewing or directing the work of junior accounting staff
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Full description from employer
SUMMARY
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.
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Ability to work independently and as a team member.
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Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
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Self-motivated, with ability to work with little direct supervision.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
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Professional appearance and attitude.
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Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
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Ability and willingness to travel within Metro Atlanta.
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Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
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If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of GA vehicle code are required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, journal entries, and complex account reconciliations
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Working knowledge of GAAP and of nonprofit fund accounting, including restricted funds
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently; strong written and verbal communication
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Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP or fund accounting systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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CPA license or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred
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Nonprofit or healthcare accounting experience
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Experience with MIP (Community Brands) or comparable fund accounting software; familiarity with Microix, Drillpoint, and Amplifund, or willingness to learn
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Experience preparing audit schedules and working directly with external auditors
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Experience reviewing or directing the work of junior accounting staff
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