Senior Accountant

SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.  

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.  

• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously.  

• Self-motivated, with ability to work with little direct supervision.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.  

• Professional appearance and attitude.  

• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.  

• Ability and willingness to travel within Metro Atlanta.

• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.

• If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of GA vehicle code are required.

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Owns execution of the month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and the close checklist

• Reviews the Staff Accountant's work, including cash receipt recording and grant and donation postings, before entries are finalized

• Prepares reconciliations, variance explanations, and trend analysis for the statements of financial position and financial activity

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintains the subsidiary ledger within the accounting system and the roll-forward schedule

• Maintains the Work in Progress (WIP) schedule

• Records additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation expense; reconciles at month-end

Inventory Accounting

• Maintains the subsidiary ledger and roll-forward schedule; reconciles at month-end

• Reviews accuracy across inventory schedules, communicating with Health Center Managers and the Procurement & Inventory Specialist to identify missing or incorrect items

• Determines pricing with those partners and keeps inventory schedules accurate and up to date

Donation / Grant Accounting

• Ensures donations and grant funding are recorded properly by staying abreast of the financial components of every grant agreement

• Ensures receivables are recorded properly; reconciles at month-end; prepares requests to transfer funds between accounts

• Serves as backup to the Finance & Systems Analyst on grant releases and restricted fund reporting

Payroll Accounting

• Performs payroll transaction export and import processes bi-weekly and reconciles payroll to the general ledger at month-end

• Ensures tax notices and tasks are cleared with the third-party payroll processor; communicates with HR on discrepancies

Audit & Compliance

• Prepares audit schedules, roll-forwards, and supporting documentation for areas owned; works with leadership to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit

• Ensures compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational policies; maintains internal controls and segregation of duties

Team

• Provides day-to-day direction, review, and training to the Staff Accountant when that position is filled; provides backup support to Accounts Payable

• Cross-trains with the Finance & Systems Analyst to provide coverage for each other's areas.