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Senior Accountant (Program Accounting)

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Full-time

The position’s primary responsibility is the tracking of internal and external program funding which supports the United Way’s mission.  This position works directly with Program Managers in the Impact (Program) department and reports to the Director of Finance.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Monthly tracking of program funding.  This includes the approval of all invoices to attest that the funding is available for the invoice before Department Leadership approves the invoice. (60%) 
  • Develops all budgets from program spending.  The budgets will be either for grant submission of for internal program spending. This function will be the lead with the Program Managers in development of the budgets and spending plans. (20%) 
  • Completes the external reporting requirements for any grants received from governmental agencies, foundations, etc. (10%) 
  • Other related accounting processes and procedures as needed. (10%) 
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least five (5) years of fund tracking and general accounting experience
  • MIP accounting software, Microsoft Office Products
  • Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines and to effectively manage, organize, and prioritize projects and workload with attention to detail and strong follow-through
  • Proven ability to work in a participative and collaborative manner, to interact well with a diverse range of people; display a positive attitude with all customers
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and function independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and problem-solve
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments
  • Demonstrates required  core competencies in accordance with the UWGPSNJ Competency Framework
  • Valid drivers license & insurance and/or reliable transportation required for out-of-office travel as required by the position
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $61,000 to $70,000 per year

Job Function: 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 16 2018
Active Until: 
May 17 2018
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit