Job Description : Responsibilities :
General Accounting :
- Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Perform regular reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies or incorrect postings.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.
Financial Analysis :
nalyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.Prepare and present periodic financial reports.udit and Compliance :
Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries.Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB) and other relevant regulations.Monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets.Reconciliations and Reviews :
Lead the reconciliation process for accounts, including grant receivable, grant payroll, fixed assets, construction in progress, and other accounts as identified.Review and / or prepare journal entries and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.Team Leadership and Development :
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development.Monitor the team's workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.Process Improvement :
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.Other Duties :
Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making.ssist in documenting Standard Operating ProceduresPrepare analysis and information for special request as they occurQualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.Master's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.CPA or CGFM designation preferred.Experience :
10+ years of relevant accounting experience and 5+ years of supervisory and management experience is highly desired.Experience in governmental accounting, including fund accounting and grants management.Experience working in a Public Accounting firm is highly desiredProven expertise in reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of audit schedules.Technical Skills :
Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems, Oracle experience is highly desired.dvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collections, and management.Skills :
Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Strong problem-solving skills.Passion for improvement.Strong project management skills.