Accountant

2 weeks ago

West Bloomfield, United States Jewish Family Service Of Metropolitan Detroit Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Accountant (Non-profit)

Finance Department


Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible to the Accounting Manager for providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for recording the financial activity of the organization in accordance with GAAP. This is achieved through monthly journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, variance analysis, ad-hoc reporting and forecasts/budgets for their respective areas of responsibility. The Accountant requires the ability to communicate intelligently, yet plainly, to various audiences and be able to understand accounting concepts as set forth by GAAP, ASC guidance.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Accounting function– Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist with recording the bi-weekly payroll into the general ledger. Record, reconcile, and prepare monthly financial reporting of grants/fund revenues, expenses, accounts receivable, liabilities, and net assets. Allocate Expenditures to single or multiple funding sources in accordance with grants and restricted contributions. Manage the salary allocations schedule and record the monthly journal entry for grant funded employees. Track grant expenditures and prepare financial packages for grantors.
  • Cash Management – Reconcile all Bank Accounts
  • Budgeting & Forecasting – Assists in the development of the annual operating budget as assigned.
  • Compliance / Account Reconciliations – Reconciles a wide variety of financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices, and enforcing policies and procedures. Reconcile donation funds to the fundraising software.
  • Training and Support - Supports agency operations by completing required trainings and providing coverage for other accounting staff as needed.
  • Audit - Complies with agency’s required financial audit by preparing, verifying and balancing audit work papers as assigned.
  • High Level of Attention to Detail – The accountant must approach all tasks with a full understanding of the details of each transaction and demonstrate the ability to resolve basis accounting errors.
  • Financial Controls – Follows established policies around segregation of duties and other financial controls.
  • Misc. – Other duties as assigned by management.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have an understanding of GAAP
  • Experience: Two years of progressive accounting experience preferably in the non-profit sector, including general ledger and supporting journals through account reconciliations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Education: Degree in accounting or finance.
  • Certifications or Licenses required: none


Minimum Competencies

Skills

  • Technology – must be comfortable working within an enterprise general ledger system to generate financial reports and automate processes. Should additionally have a high level of skills in Excel.
  • Logic – Demonstrates effective judgment by making appropriate decisions, as well as conducting and maintaining a professional manner and appearance at all times.
  • Time Management - Uses time effectively by appropriately planning, organizing and scheduling required work hours to meet agency needs.

Behaviors

  • Responsive – The accountant will often be called upon for information and must be responsive to requests.
  • Department/Agency Representation - Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures.
  • Security and Privacy –Adhere to agency and client protection policies by regularly acclimating yourself with the JFS privacy, safety and security policies made available within the employee handbook.
  • Employee Philanthropy –Participate annually in agency and partner related philanthropic activities and campaigns.
  • Mission Dedication –Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Utilization of the JFS key strategies will ensure success in this accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Non-profit experience


Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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