The Hire Solution has partnered with a nonprofit entity in the Lancaster / Desoto area for the immediate 3 to 6 month temporary need for an experienced Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager. The desired start date is within the next 1 week, so please apply right away. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:
· Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
· Reconcile 20+ bank accounts for both operations and investment
· Conduct GL to Bank Statement reconciliation
· Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
· Add newly purchased fixed assets into the ERP system, and set up corresponding depreciation schedule for each
· Post cash receipts to the ERP system and make sure they appear
· Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
· Journalize accounting transactions throughout the month
· Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
· Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
· Help the accounting assistants when needed
· Coordinate the budget process by developing documents and work papers; coordinating efforts with departments; managing deadlines; entering and reviewing data; and ensuring compliance.
· Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
· Provide input into department’s goal setting process
· Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
· Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
· Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
· Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
· Supervise processes by reviewing and analyzing entries and reports; monitoring revenues and expenditures; reviewing documents; scheduling deadlines; interpreting and reviewing data; and monitoring compliance with reporting and expenditures.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
· Legally eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship
· Five years of experience as a staff or senior accountant
· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
· Knowledge of budgeting practices and principles
· Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex materials, budgets, and related documents
· Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products