Accounting Leader

The Accounting Lead is responsible for managing the accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciling financial statements, budget preparation and analysis, and overseeing month-end and year-end close. This role is responsible for implementing and enhancing department automation to ensure optimum processing and efficiency for the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains the organization's general ledger, and tracks assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenue.
• Establishes and manages effective and efficient claims processes that ensure timely reconciliations and ensures accuracy of general ledger accounts, including accounts related to federal and state programs, fixed assets, payroll, as well as subledgers.
• Oversees month end and year end close process to ensure timely preparation of financial statements.
• Assist with creating, implementing, and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures in compliance with SOX guidelines.
• Maintains and reviews monthly reconciliations to support accuracy of balance sheet and profit and loss numbers.
• Maintains schedule of reconciliations to support the accuracy of balance sheet and profit and loss numbers for audit purposes.
• Coordinates and assists with annual audits such as preparation for audits and fieldwork.
• Maintains all required investment statements and fixed asset supporting documentation for audits according to SOX guidelines.
• Assists with financial statements, report development, and budget preparation and analysis.
• Prepare monthly reimbursement requests for federal and state programs.
• Maintains the schedule of federal and state expenditures.
• Maintains all required grant documentation.
• Prepares monthly roll forward of fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepares monthly roll forward of investment purchases, sales, gain/loss, and interest/dividend income.
• Maintains tracking of capital expenditures for capex budget.
• Prepares bi-weekly payroll import file, reconciles to payroll register, and posts to general ledger.
• Prepares monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts for all related payroll.
• Reconciles bank ledger monthly and monitors bank balance daily for proper cash management ensuring enough funds are in the operating account.
• Maintains and prepares payroll tracking for department, program, and grant budget and expenditure purposes.
• Prepares transaction and monthly general ledger entries for investment activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages two (2) or more direct reports by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of employee development, and perform administrative duties associated with being a people manager. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field
• 5 or more years of accounting experience at a management level
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of GL, A/R and A/P processes with significant experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting and financial reporting with significant experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

• Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to meet and work with diverse populations and the general public.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to advocate and manage change and to adjust to dynamic situations productively and proactively.
• Excellent customer service skills and willingness to assist others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct reports, co-workers, and staff of other departments.
• Ability to be an action-oriented and results-driven leader, with a natural aptitude for engaging others across the organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written
• Must work effectively with situations that require tack and diplomacy.
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously on a variable schedule based on project demand.