Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Overview

General Summary Under the direction of the VP & CFO, the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Sr. FRA) will prepare financial reports for distribution to internal and external customers, including CFO, Operations Strategic Team (OST), Leadership Team, funders, grantors, and government agencies. The Sr. FRA will also prepare annual tax returns in conjunction with external tax team. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:  Prepare and ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report package in accordance with accounting policy and GAAP as required for VP & CFO to present to the OST, Leadership Team, Finance Committee and Board of Directors. 50% o Meet with VP & CFO, Grants Manager, and Accounting Manager monthly to review and discuss financial package. o Work with Grants Manager, Accounting Manager, and other Finance staff in researching, reconciling, and explaining general ledger balances. Provide recommendations to staff where necessary to ensure adequate support exists for month-end general ledger balances for financial reporting. Communicate and present issues and solutions/recommendations in a clear and concise manner across all levels of staff.  Perform monthly reconciliations for the financial reporting package; apply technical knowledge and judgement to ensure accuracy of accounts and timely resolution of reconciling items as required. Analyze data to determine and explain variances and performance drivers. 15%  Establish month-end close calendar in collaboration with and input from Grants Manager, Accounting Manager to ensure closing deadlines are met and issues are timely resolved. Work closely with Financial Reporting Systems Analyst to maintain and monitor month end close. Keep VP & CFO informed of emerging issues relating to monthly close processes that impact financial & tax reporting. 5%  Prepare audit schedules and complete work assigned related to annual financial audit. 15%  Coordinate and prepare information requested by outside tax accountants for annual tax filings. 10%  Develop and propose financial policy and procedures where necessary in support of best practices for monthly financial close and reporting. 5% Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job:  Stay current and knowledgeable on accounting standards (GAAP), agency contract funding terms and conditions and guidelines or regulations that relate to responsibilities. Research technical accounting issue or topic and prepare recommendation on correct treatment and reporting of financial transactions that arise.  Ensure compliance with legislation, federal (OMB circulars) and funding requirements and state regulations and laws. Maintain adequate record keeping for compliance.  Gain general understanding of all program areas of the agency to the degree which is necessary for performing main responsibilities.  Identify and implement improvements and efficiencies to the agency’s financial reporting process including continuing to learn tools available through Adaptive Insights (AI).  Attend, participate, and/or plan department, program, staff and other meetings as necessary.  Work on ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned. Job Specifications Minimum Required - Education: Bachelor's Degree with major in Accounting or related field. - Experience: A minimum of 5 years work experience in accounting or finance. - Two of the five years must be in preparation of financial statements and tax returns. Strong knowledge of GAAP, OMB Circulars, and nonprofit tax regulations required. Knowledge of government funding grant reporting requirements, budgeting, and nonprofit audit experience a plus. Technical Requirements: o Strong computer skills including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word; proficient in all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, etc.). Extensive experience with computerized accounting system; working knowledge of MIP, Adaptive Insights or UKG a plus. Behavioral: o Strong and effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interface with others in an effective, open and tactful manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and diplomatic working relationships with colleagues, supervisor, external contacts with funding sources, and the public. o Possess analytical and problem solving skills. Attention to details essential. Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with competing deadlines and to prioritize work effectively and apply a sense of urgency to projects. Must be highly motivated, able to exercise discretion and good judgment, work independently, take initiative, participate as an effective team member and follow tasks through to completion. o Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements. o Adherence technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements. Travel: n/a Work Schedule: Full time, typically M-F, regular business hours Work environment: Remote COVID-19 Vaccination: Agency policy requires that all employees are fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption. Preferred All minimum requirements above met, plus: Education: CPA Preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (5+ years)
• Finance (5+ years)

• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Company

Our client is a unique and distinctive leader in the child care industry. They offer support and education to both parents and early childhood educators. They help parents to navigate the child care system and find the best possible care for their child. They also provide training, technical assistance and professional development to early childhood educators, to assist them in creating quality learning environments for children of all backgrounds and abilities.