POSITION DESCRIPTION:Senior AccountantPOSITION SUMMARYThe Sr. Accountant reports to the Controller. The Senior Accountant is responsible for processing grant activities and maintaining the financial records. The position provides accounting support for Federal, State, and Local grants and private funding. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for recording bi-weekly payroll in general ledger and assist in general ledger maintenance of Balance Sheet accounts.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS· Plans, organizes, and coordinates the accounting and financial reporting for organization's grant portfolio in collaboration with Development and Program Leadership.· Serve as the liaison for all grant activities across all entities/departments.· Maintain financial records of all grant funds consistent with audit standards, monitor spending against budget and timelines· Computes, prepares, and submits the annual indirect cost rate in coordination with the Controller.· Records bi-weekly payroll and fringe benefits entries in general ledger to match with bank transactions· Manages payroll and fringe benefits allocations and reviews regularly to ensure accuracy.· Prepares all applicable month-end close journal entries, including salary accrual, recurring journal entries, indirect cost calculations, allocations, and accruals of other expenditures; monitor for reversals.· Assist the Controller with timely, accurate and effective reporting of all financial information to both internal and external stakeholders meeting all deadlines· Support the Accounting Manager and Controller in the month-end process, including balance sheet account reconciliations.· Provide support in the annual budget and audit process· Engage in catching up with backlog, cleanup projects, system implementations, an accounting process development.· Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectationsHybrid Position with Supervisor Approval.REQUIREMENTS· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field· 3 years of grants management and non-profit experience· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles· Knowledge of federal government guidelines is a plus· Experience working in Abila MIP is a plus· Experience with payroll systems. Paylocity is a plus.· Excellent problem-solving skills· Ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment· Must be detail oriented, analytical, proactive and a team player Physical Demands:The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:
Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to file documents, finger, handle or feel objects/ equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb stairs, stoop, kneel/crouch; talk/hear.
Utilize computers and keyboards.
Operate general office equipment such as copier, printer, fax, scanner, and shredder.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.a. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, rehearsals and recording sessions may create loud sounds.b. May require work on Saturdays and non-traditional hours based on project schedule needs.Nueva Esperanza, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws."PhilaBST"