Accounting Director

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Director to lead our financial operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciling financial statements, budget preparation and analysis, and overseeing month-end and year-end close.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the organization's general ledger and track assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenue.
• Establish and manage effective and efficient claims processes to ensure timely reconciliations and accuracy of general ledger accounts.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely preparation of financial statements.
• Assist with creating, implementing, and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures in compliance with SOX guidelines.
• Maintain and review monthly reconciliations to support accuracy of balance sheet and profit and loss numbers.
• Coordinate and assist with annual audits, including preparation and fieldwork.
• Maintain all required investment statements and fixed asset supporting documentation for audits.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, report development, and budget analysis.
• Prepare monthly reimbursement requests for federal and state programs.
• Maintain the schedule of federal and state expenditures.
• Maintain all required grant documentation.
• Prepare monthly roll forward of fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly roll forward of investment purchases, sales, gain/loss, and interest/dividend income.
• Maintain tracking of capital expenditures for capex budget.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll import file, reconcile to payroll register, and post to general ledger.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts for all related payroll.
• Reconcile bank ledger monthly and monitor bank balance daily for proper cash management.
• Maintain and prepare payroll tracking for department, program, and grant budget and expenditure purposes.
• Prepare transaction and monthly general ledger entries for investment activity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience at a management level.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GL, A/R, and A/P processes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance.