Job Description:

As a Senior Accountant for a religious organization we are partnering up with, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our clients financial records, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of new accounting systems. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and involves supervising a small team of accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough examination, analysis, and maintenance of financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards.
• Prepare financial reports, including management financial statements, and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and implement new accounting systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Monitor and maintain schedules related to fixed assets, amortization, and prepaid expenses.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, including various departments within the organization, as well as external stakeholders such as vendors and consultants, as needed.
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting on various data points as requested by the CFO.
• Take primary accountability for month-end close procedures, management financial statement reporting, and annual audit support.
• Manage bank reconciliations and oversee fixed assets management processes.
• Work collaboratively with the CFO and accounting staff to maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with the Receivable Clerk to ensure the integrity of Rock RMS, their Donor Management system, and its accurate reflection in the General Ledger.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in public accounting and/or non-profit sector accounting.
• Strong knowledge and experience with accounting principles and GAAP Standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).
• Experience with accounting software and systems; proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical analysis abilities.
• Supervisory experience, with the ability to oversee and mentor 1 – 3 employees.
• Strong business instincts, with the ability to identify problems quickly, synthesize various factors, and make effective decisions to drive positive outcomes for the organization.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Nicholas Cretella