Senior Accountant

2 weeks ago


Portland, United States New Avenues For Youth Full time

The rate of pay for this position is $82,000 annually.

Your New Role...

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and performing month-end close procedures, including reconciling account balances, bank statements and payroll journals. Under general supervision, propose and implement fiscal policies and procedures. Collaborate with the accounting team to produce timely and accurate financial reports. Job duties include:

Transaction Processing/Analysis:
* Key contributor of the monthly close checklist and financial statement preparation.

* Perform month-end reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to, cash, investments, prepaids/other assets, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, deferred revenue, net assets, etc.

* Perform revenue recognition procedures, including recognizing deferred revenue and releases from restricted contributions.

* Perform month-end allocation and journal entries for distributed direct costs and overhead allocation.

* Perform accounting and prepare financial statements for all subsidiaries.

* Ensure all accounting transaction systems are operating effectively, balances in the general ledger are accurate and transactions are recorded timely and accurately.

* Serve as a back-up for payroll processing.

Budget/Monitoring Activity:

* Analyze financial information and summarize for management.

* Monitor collections and run A/R aging reports, reconciled to General Ledger.

* Assist in implementing and monitoring fiscal policies and best practices.

* Assist in the development of the organizational budget.

Audit and Compliance
* Prepare documentation for financial audit

* Prepare documentation for 990

Skills & Knowledge:

* Desire to work with a multi-cultural staff from diverse backgrounds.

* Demonstrated ability to effectively develop financial statements according to general accounting principles (GAAP), analyze operations, and organize monthly accounting close process.

* Knowhow to effectively problem solve accounting and reporting issues, proactively respond to new program and financial needs

* Approachable disposition to effortlessly establish effective working relationships.

* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and reasoning. Must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize with competing deadlines, be detail oriented, be a self-starter, respect and maintain confidentiality.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to successfully communicate plans and directions.

Education & Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience

* A minimum of five years of experience working in accounting or finance, preferably in a non-profit organization

* Experience with financial information systems and office software tools including NetSuite, QuickBooks, Paycom, Excel, Outlook and Concur preferred

About Us...

New Avenues is an innovative, influential social services agency that works in partnership with the Portland area community to provide homeless, foster-care, and at-risk youth of all backgrounds with the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives. At New Avenues, everyone is youth centered and collaboratively work together to accomplish our mission.

We are a diverse non-profit organization serving this community for over 25 years. At New Avenues, we seek dynamic, spirited individuals looking to contribute to the success of these amazing young people. Being part of our team offers a rewarding experience where your contributions have impact. Our approachable and supportive management team is focused on providing you with the tools, guidance, and autonomy to thrive while gaining invaluable social services background.

Our Commitment to Equity...

Back in 2015, New Avenues for Youth embarked on an unending initiative to consistently advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Today, we are a more curious and consciously aware agency of employees invested in the ongoing practice of learning from multiple perspectives and lived experiences. We firmly believe equity is an ongoing commitment without closure; in taking risks, we will learn from our mistakes. We are an organization committed to listen to each other and those that we serve, to always strive for transparency, to remain humble, and to resist the urge to simplify or silence hard truths. We make these commitments because we believe in social justice and the inherent human dignity of each individual.

New Avenues Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package...

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Paid Holidays, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance option also available. Flexible Spending Account, a 403b Retirement Savings Plan, and an Employee Assistance Resource and Referral Program.

Apply Today...

Simply click on the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this screen and attach your resume and cover letter.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal opportunity Employer.


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