• Play a key role in supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, including, though not limited to, preparing and recording journal entries for prepaids, allocations, intercompany transactions, and accruals.
• Maintain general ledger account reconciliations and supporting documentation accurately and in a timely manner, such as occupancy square footage, right-of-use (ROU) leases, and fixed assets schedules.
• Reconcile bank, investment, and endowment accounts; research and resolve variances; and ensure related balances, activity, and general ledger entries are accurate.
• Support finance-related pre-award and post-award grant functions, including maintaining organized electronic grant and contract files, funding trackers, and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Collaborate with Finance team members and program leadership to analyze financial activity and support the appropriate, timely use of grant and other funding sources.
• Support the annual financial statement audits, other audits, and regulatory filings, including preparing information for annual Form 990 filings for the organization's multiple entities.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and analysis of the annual operating budget.
• Assist in maintaining the chart of accounts and ensuring the ongoing integrity of the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives, technology enhancements, and the implementation of accounting best practices.
• Participate in and, as appropriate, lead special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other assignments.
• Cross-train with Finance team members and provide coverage during absences; coordinate leave schedules to ensure continuous departmental coverage; and mentor junior accounting staff by providing guidance, training, and technical expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB accounting standards and the ability to apply them in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience with automated accounting systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook required. Experience with budgeting, electronic billing, and data management systems is a plus.

• Ability to manage accounting functions within a complex organizational structure with multiple entities, funding sources, and revenue streams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to successfully navigate competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to adjust priorities as organizational needs evolve.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organization.

Physical Requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel between office locations, including navigating walkways, stairs, and elevators as needed.
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing.