Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant role supports the daily functions of the accounting department and collaborates with the team to ensure timely completion of month end. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger as well as providing high-level support to the Accounting Manager. The Senior Accountant will assist with preparation of month-end financial statements as well as support Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly government grant invoicing

Develop budgets and narratives for government grants

Assist Staff Accountant II in bi-weekly payroll process including employee updates, timecard policy adherence, and timecard approvals; serves as primary backup for payroll processing

Provides guidance to Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounts Receivable Specialist

Review for accuracy accounts payable invoices for proper coding and approvals

Assist Staff Accountant I with corporate credit card program

Assist team with processing donations received via mail as needed

Ensure proper controls are maintained for revenue

Assist in month and year end closings including preparing and posting journal entries with corresponding support

Reconcile and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded accurately

Review and analyze monthly financial statements and reports

Manage and serve as primary contact for annual financial and single audits, as well as various program audits throughout the year.

Frequently review company policies and internal controls and recommend improvements

Execute special projects as assigned and be prepared to assist other team members as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in finance or accounting or combination of education and experience

3-5 years of accounting experience

Thorough knowledge of accrual based accounting as well as understanding of financial statements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Navision Accounting software is preferred

Experience processing payroll in Paylocity is preferred

Effective communication skills, both written and oral.

Detail oriented and able to balance multiple projects

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions

Intermediate Excel skills

Thorough understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles and practices

Must maintain the highest standard of accuracy and confidentiality

Salary range is $70-75K. St. Marys offers a generous compensation package which includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, PTO, employer paid life insurance and more.

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