Accountant

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Senior Staff Accountant assists with the various financial tasks of the organization. The Senior Staff Accountant will report to the Director of Finance. This role works closely with other members of the Finance team, as well as other teams across the organization keeping records accurate and current in the accounting system.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts for SWOP and subsidiaries.
• Prepare Financial Statements.
• Prepare, record and keep accurate journal entries for SWOP and subsidiaries as needed.
• Maintain SWOP Accounting System (QuickBooks) accurate and current.
• Generate, review, and update monthly P&L reports.
• Prepare monthly expense reports for government funded grants.
• Reconcile credit cards.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable current.
• Assist Director of Finance with budgets and revisions as needed.
• Prepare and make bank deposits weekly.
• Work with Director of Finance with preparation for internal annual audit assisting the auditing firm with accounting records and support.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and accounting controls.
• Support Director of Finance with any other financial activities as needed.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, walking, typing, speaking, occasional driving.

Qualifications:

• CPA certification or Five years of bookkeeping experience; experience with a non-profit organization a plus
• Familiarity with non-profit federal grants compliance (GATA) SEFA experience
• Experience with QuickBooks a must
• Mastery of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Experience with grant reporting
• Access to a car and ability to drive a plus
• A respect for and understanding of diverse faith traditions, cultures, and languages
• An ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting
• A willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends