G/L Accountant

Description
The General Ledger Accountant should be detailed-oriented with the ability to perform accounting task in collaboration with internal departments. You will be conducting audits on the accuracy of the financial information, providing assurance that our accounting practices adhere to regulations, and performing general ledger entries, bank reconciliation and account reconciliations.
This position maintains a high level of confidentiality. This position must adhere to proper internal controls along with policies and procedures within the strategic plan of the department. This individual must work in compliance with government regulations and adhere to accounting standards and regulations. Individual must possess strong technical skills and must work to drive process improvements in other accounting operations functions as assigned, display initiative, willingness to communicate, extreme attention to detail accuracy in performance of all job responsibilities.
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Requirements

• Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
• Performing audits on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.
• Ensuring that financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Aligning general ledger accounting practices to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger on a monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.
• Performing account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
• Reconciling accounts with the general ledger. This includes health benefits, retirement, accruals, etc.
• Perform IT functions and act Admin for implementation of new software to include purchase order implementation and budget implementation package.
• Oversees the Operations of the Daxko and Raisers Edge software systems while also enhancing and implementing any changes necessary to
• Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
• Reconciles and maintains balance sheet accounts.
• Process Payroll and monitor third party vendor that does payroll and HR
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings and annual financial statement audits.
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Entering financial data in deferrals, accruals and reclassifications
• Stay updated with the best practices in accounting
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in Accounting or Finance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in general ledger accounting required. 3-5 years preferred. Prior experience or familiarity in non-profit is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Google applications preferred
• Proficiency in accounting and business management software, such as Abila.
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skill in matters related to accounting and financial policies, procedures and reporting.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP required
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Superb time-management and organizational skills.