Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Locations US-NJ-Cherry Hill Requisition ID 2024-16971 Category Corporate and Support Services Status Full Time Overview Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services - for people of all ages and every level of abilities - based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone. Bancroft is currently seeking an Senior Accountant to join our Accounting department in Cherry Hill, NJ. Responsibilities Performs routine to highly complex accounting activities, analyzes financial data, and prepares related financial statements and reports. Ensures compliance with Bancroft policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Continuously identifies and facilitates process improvements. Analyses and reconciles various accounting data and makes appropriate entries to the general ledger on a timely basis: Performs monthly bank reconciliations for the operating, payroll and other accounts. Identifies outstanding checks, performs timely research, resolves discrepancies, reconciles to general ledger account, and makes appropriate entries to general ledger. Update daily cash and cash projections. Performs investment reconciliation. Works with the development team to reconcile all donations and temporarily restricted net assets. Independently reviews, monitors and analyzes revenue/expense data for organizational accounts; ensures compliance with funding and reporting requirements, approved Bancroft accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Reviews and analyzes monthly revenue and expense accounts to ensure proper recording in the General Ledger. Prepares necessary journal entries with supporting documentation to appropriately adjust accounts. Generates monthly General Ledger reports, detailing income/expenses incurred by each Program, to compare budgeted/forecasted versus actual data for review by Accounting leadership. Records and reconciles monthly Payroll activity and imports into General Ledger. Completes the end-of-month closing process in accordance with established closing schedule. Generates profit and loss and related reports from the Accounting System and performs variance analysis of budgeted/forecasted to actual expenses. Performs necessary research to identify and resolve account discrepancies, interreacts with appropriate parties in compiling specific account information and, upon resolution, inputs data into Accounting System for transfer to General Ledger; makes journal entries for expense accruals, as necessary. Prepares monthly accounts receivable workpapers and reconciles accounts to General Ledger. Updates and maintains monthly revenue detail and summary schedule for Accounting leadership review. Constructs routine and moderately complex spreadsheet applications, prepares financial data for input into Accounting System and generates various accounting reports, as necessary. Prepares and files New Jersey State Sales Tax forms on a quarterly and annual basis via tele-filing process; works with appropriate contacts (i.e., BOSS in-house printing location, Sweet Success delicatessen, Mullica Hill, etc.) to obtain sales figures, identify taxable versus non-taxable sales items, and to determine information to be reported to the stated. Performs other related general and tax accounting responsibilities, as required (e.g., completes various government surveys Interacts with external auditors as well as internal Finance staff and providers accounting data, as required. Performs other duties and special assignments, as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments, based on organizational and departmental needs. Upon request, willingly cooperates with senior management, or any federal, state or local agency or licensing authority, in connection with ongoing inspections and investigations. Remains current with required training certifications, meets state-regulated licensing and regulatory accreditations, and adheres to mandatory requirements. Abides by the Bancroft Code of Ethics, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement in promoting ethical behavior, establishing relationships and providing guidance in decision-making situations. Maintains effective verbal and written communications with colleagues, those served, and their family members and/or guardians when applicable. Maintains a safe and respectful environment, free of abuse, neglect or exploitation; does not allow weapons, threats, bullying or intimidation. Reports any violations to the appropriate individual as soon as an incident occurs. Demonstrates Bancroft's core values in the performance of position responsibilities . Qualifications BS in Accounting required with a minimum of five years of experience in the accounting field, two of which are in internal auditing or with a public accounting firm. CPA preferred. EEO Statement Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team. Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. corp Connect With Us Not ready to apply? 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