Senior Accountant
4 weeks ago
American Humane is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who will perform general accounting operations and internal control duties for American Humane, including recording daily accounting transactions, preparing journal entries for the monthly and year-end financial close, monitoring the operating cash balance, and reconciling general ledger accounts. This position will be hybrid and report directly to the Accounting Manager. American Humane is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
For more than 100 years American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare and safety of animals and strengthening the bond between animals and people. We are first to serve, wherever animals are in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security. Through our innovative leadership initiatives from our No Animals Were Harmed program in Hollywood to broad-based farm and conservation animal welfare certifications, to rapid response rescue and care across the country American Humane sets the gold standard as the most visionary and effective animal welfare organization in the nation.
Position summary :
The Senior Accountant will perform general accounting operations and internal control duties for American Humane, including recording daily accounting transactions, preparing journal entries for the monthly and year-end financial close, monitoring the operating cash balance, and reconciling general ledger accounts. This position will need to liaise and work collaboratively with staff in other departments to track outstanding balances and ensure proper invoicing. The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities :
+ Responsible for recording daily accounting transactions, including preparing general ledger journal entries as part of the monthly financial and fiscal year-end close.
+ Reconcile general ledger account balances on a monthly basis.
+ Work with the certification programs to track outstanding accounts receivable balances and help to facilitate collection on overdue balances.
+ Perform expenditure reviews as part of the weekly accounts payable process and monthly corporate credit card reconciliations.
+ Monitor the operating cash balance on a daily basis and update the daily cash log.
+ Assist the Controller and Accounting Manager in preparing the audit and IRS Form 990 work papers and providing support throughout the audit.
+ Work with the Finance team to implement a new financial system in the upcoming year.
+ Provide accounting support to international programs.
+ Generate revenue invoices as requested by Development and the certification programs.
+ Respond to accounting inquiries posed by other departments.
+ Maintain a strong control environment ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
+ Perform ad-hoc financial projects requested by Accounting Manager, Controller, and CFO.
Essential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities :
+ Bachelors degree in accounting required, CPA preferred
+ 3+ years of accounting experience (preferably in public accounting, an association, professional society, or other non-profit)
+ Solid understanding of GAAP concepts
+ Advanced facility with Excel spreadsheets
+ Proven track record of results
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
+ Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
+ Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work independently, and grasp concepts quickly
+ Detail-oriented with the ability to think critically
+ Enjoys working in a small organization, wearing many hats
+ Ability to work collaboratively with other team members across all departments, and at all levels of the organization
+ Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams.
Direct reports :
None
Physical demands and work environment :
+ Position will be a hybrid of in-office and remote-telework based out of the Washington, DC office location and regular telework schedule based on organizational policy and manager discretion. Must be DC-based, no exceptions .
+ Must be comfortable with animals, especially dogs, in the office and at events.
+ Minimal travel may be possible.
+ While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly be required to:
+ Sit or stand for extended periods;
+ Look at and work off of a computer screen for extended periods; and
+ Talk, hear and exchange information over the telephone, virtually and in person.
American Humanes core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humanes core values:
+ Compassion Being kind and caring in our interactions with others.
+ Accountability - Holding ourselves to the highest standards. Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behavior, and decisions.
+ Respect for All Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms.
+ Loyalty to Mission Staying focused on our purpose and our mission our nations most vulnerable depend on us.
+ Sustainability - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future.
+ Honesty, Integrity, Trust Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another.
American Humane (AH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering and growing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the humane space.
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