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Kennedy-Donovan Center

Senior Accountant

Kennedy-Donovan Center, Foxboro, Massachusetts, us, 02035


Are you looking for an organization where you can make an impact?At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.

About the Senior Accountant:The Senior Accountant prepares financial reports, performs research and analysis, maintains the general ledger, performs account reconciliations, assists with audit preparations, and carries out other accounting duties as may be required.

Internal until 10/28/2024

We are looking for a team member who has a:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 3-5 years of relevant experienceAbility to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize deadlinesExcellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detailEffective interpersonal and communicative capabilityDemonstrated ability to excel both independently and collaboratively within both the finance team and across agency departmentsIntellectual curiosity and creativityPossess a high level of expertise in MS ExcelSupervisory skills that include the ability to train and superviseProficiency in using various technologies necessary to meet the production demands of the job, such as MS Teams, Outlook, and accounting software systems such as Blackbaud NXT Financial Edge, or similar accounting softwareIn this Senior Accountant role, you'll get to:

Collaborate with the Controller in developing, implementing, and monitoring internal accounting controls and accounting systemsAssist the Controller in the review of month-end financial statements, researching any significant fluctuations in the Balance Sheet and Income StatementsManage the monthly financial schedules and reconciliation of fixed assets, prepaids, debts, various liability accounts, and short-term and long-term leasesReconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger to assure accuracy and timeliness of financial reportsPrepare month-end journal entries and any necessary adjusting entriesVerify and post all transactions ensuring they are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.Prepare, examine, and/or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standardsManage and supervise direct report(s).Collaborate with the finance team and other internal departments to ensure program reporting aligns with accurate accounting practices and intended financial outcomesImplement appropriate procedures necessary to conduct detailed reviews of internal and external financial documents, ensuring proper account coding has been appliedAssist the Controller with the fiscal year-end close, annual corporate audit, and other external compliance auditsPreparation of the annual Uniform Financial Statement and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR)Maintain organized, accurate, and complete accounting records and documentation as required by KDC in accordance with GAAP standards, legal requirements, and regulatory agenciesEvaluate and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of propertyMaintain construction-in-process (CIP) schedule recording journal entries to record Fixed AssetsEnsure reasonable allocation methods of shared costs are being applied appropriatelyApplies keen investigative skills to identify accounting irregularities, errors, or potential fraud, offering suggestions for process improvement or internal control efficienciesReview accounts for discrepancies and take action to reconcile differencesMay participate in various business processes and technology integration initiativesMaintain compliance with all KDC policies and proceduresPerform other duties as assignedKDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence!