Kiwanis
Senior Accountant
Kiwanis, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Job Type
Full-time
Description
NOTE: This position is required to work in the Indianapolis office three days per week.
This position requires a strong background in not-for-profit accounting as well as strong computer skills. Prepares, examines, interprets and analyzes complex accounting records and financial statements, including general accounting, costing and budget data. Responsible for general ledger management, reconciliation and analysis of pledge receivables, account and bank reconciliations, maintenance of subsidiary ledgers, restricted asset releases, daily analysis of cash, investigation, and resolution of account irregularities. Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of financial statements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares and reviews the organization's financial statements in accordance with GAAP and FASBProvide technical support and advice on new accounting standards and pronouncementsPrepares P&L variance reports and suggest ways to reduce spendingAnalyzes and research variances in account balancesAbility to streamline processes and improve efficiencyAid in capital budgetingConduct periodic physical counts of inventoryAssist in the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and the monitoring of a system of controlsPrepares ad-hoc financial reports for the board of trusteesResolves banking issues, including the processing of bank account transfersMonitors bank accounts (domestic and international) to identify excess funds for opportunities to improve investment income and cash flowPrepare/coordinate all necessary journal entriesMaintain Chart of Accounts, Department Checklists and subsidiary ledgersOversee the General Ledger to ensure information being posted is accurate with supporting documentationAudit preparation and support, including the preparation of audit schedules and worksheetsFund accounting management, including the preparation of entries for the release of restricted assetsSupports management in the preparation of the annual operating budgets.Prepares cash analysis, including cash flow forecasts.Responsible for reconciliation and record keeping of all investment accounts.Responsible for the reconciliation of complex, foreign currency bank accounts, including resolution of open items.Analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including intercompany accountsIdentifies opportunities to streamline processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.Assist with preparation and filing of property and tax returns (1099s, 990s, etc.)Responsible for overseeing relationships with foundation staff and international subsidiaries to facilitate timely and accurate reportingOTHER FUNCTIONS:
Ability to analyze and solve problemsAbility to work independently and as a team member with all levels of employeesA commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of the workConfidentiality related to sensitive financial informationFlexible and willing to accept changeExcellent accounting skillsStrong computer and accounting software knowledgeRequirements
Educational requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university is required. Master's preferred.Experiential requirements:
Minimum of five years of
relevant not-for-profit accounting experience
preferredStrong understanding of
multi-currency bank account reconciliation procedures
is requiredStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsRequired skills:
Strong experience with accounting systems, preferably with NetSuiteProficient in Microsoft Office and SharePointComputer savvy with advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, NetSuite Accounting and Adaptive Insights report writing softwareAbility to multi-task, effectively prioritize workload, meet hard and fast deadlines.Must be a team player that fosters an environment of cooperation and continuous learning.Detail-oriented with multiple tasks and organized with information and documentationOther requirements:
CPA, preferredKnowledge of foreign currency transactionsIn-depth knowledge of Not-For-Profit Accounting, including fund accountingShould be a detail oriented, a quick learner, with strong organization skillsKiwanis Family or service club experience a plusMultilingual a plusWORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER INFORMATION:
Some overtime and weekend work requiredRequired to sit most of the day and complete data entry using a desktop computerAble to work a flexible scheduleLifting and moving file boxes.Walking and standing to communicate with Finance Team and other staff in the buildingAbility to adapt to a remote or hybrid work environment
Full-time
Description
NOTE: This position is required to work in the Indianapolis office three days per week.
This position requires a strong background in not-for-profit accounting as well as strong computer skills. Prepares, examines, interprets and analyzes complex accounting records and financial statements, including general accounting, costing and budget data. Responsible for general ledger management, reconciliation and analysis of pledge receivables, account and bank reconciliations, maintenance of subsidiary ledgers, restricted asset releases, daily analysis of cash, investigation, and resolution of account irregularities. Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of financial statements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares and reviews the organization's financial statements in accordance with GAAP and FASBProvide technical support and advice on new accounting standards and pronouncementsPrepares P&L variance reports and suggest ways to reduce spendingAnalyzes and research variances in account balancesAbility to streamline processes and improve efficiencyAid in capital budgetingConduct periodic physical counts of inventoryAssist in the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and the monitoring of a system of controlsPrepares ad-hoc financial reports for the board of trusteesResolves banking issues, including the processing of bank account transfersMonitors bank accounts (domestic and international) to identify excess funds for opportunities to improve investment income and cash flowPrepare/coordinate all necessary journal entriesMaintain Chart of Accounts, Department Checklists and subsidiary ledgersOversee the General Ledger to ensure information being posted is accurate with supporting documentationAudit preparation and support, including the preparation of audit schedules and worksheetsFund accounting management, including the preparation of entries for the release of restricted assetsSupports management in the preparation of the annual operating budgets.Prepares cash analysis, including cash flow forecasts.Responsible for reconciliation and record keeping of all investment accounts.Responsible for the reconciliation of complex, foreign currency bank accounts, including resolution of open items.Analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including intercompany accountsIdentifies opportunities to streamline processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.Assist with preparation and filing of property and tax returns (1099s, 990s, etc.)Responsible for overseeing relationships with foundation staff and international subsidiaries to facilitate timely and accurate reportingOTHER FUNCTIONS:
Ability to analyze and solve problemsAbility to work independently and as a team member with all levels of employeesA commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of the workConfidentiality related to sensitive financial informationFlexible and willing to accept changeExcellent accounting skillsStrong computer and accounting software knowledgeRequirements
Educational requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university is required. Master's preferred.Experiential requirements:
Minimum of five years of
relevant not-for-profit accounting experience
preferredStrong understanding of
multi-currency bank account reconciliation procedures
is requiredStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsRequired skills:
Strong experience with accounting systems, preferably with NetSuiteProficient in Microsoft Office and SharePointComputer savvy with advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, NetSuite Accounting and Adaptive Insights report writing softwareAbility to multi-task, effectively prioritize workload, meet hard and fast deadlines.Must be a team player that fosters an environment of cooperation and continuous learning.Detail-oriented with multiple tasks and organized with information and documentationOther requirements:
CPA, preferredKnowledge of foreign currency transactionsIn-depth knowledge of Not-For-Profit Accounting, including fund accountingShould be a detail oriented, a quick learner, with strong organization skillsKiwanis Family or service club experience a plusMultilingual a plusWORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER INFORMATION:
Some overtime and weekend work requiredRequired to sit most of the day and complete data entry using a desktop computerAble to work a flexible scheduleLifting and moving file boxes.Walking and standing to communicate with Finance Team and other staff in the buildingAbility to adapt to a remote or hybrid work environment