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Sr. Staff Accountant

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Albany, NY, USA
Full-time

The Sr. Staff Accountant is a dynamic, collaborative, and driven person who will support the financial aspects of assigned chapters.  The Sr. Staff Acountant will provide accurate and timely reporting of financial information; including  preparing general ledger transactions and account reconciliations, monthly reconciliations of donor databases to accounting system, chapter releases from restriction of temporarily restricted net assets; prepare the annual budgets.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide Chapter Executives financial support, including standard monthly financial reports with analysis.  
  • Provide reports for program and development staff. Address questions from non-financial chapter staff on financial statements.
  • Prepare timely and accurate monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned chapters.
  • Ensure that chapters are depositing cash and processing gifts in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with internal control best practices.
  • Input batch cash receipts into accounting system.
  • Process accounts receivable and maintain accounts receivable files.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliation of donor database donations to those in accounting system.
  • Prepare monthly revenue sharing reports.
  • Create and enter journal entries.
  • Ensure accurate coding of accounts payable and entry of payables into the accounting system.
  • Prepare schedule detailing use of restricted funds.
  • Assist in preparation of the annual budget for assigned chapters.
  • Utilize reports in Concur to ensure accurate expense coding.
  • Prepare required schedules for and assist with the annual external audit.
  • Attend events to coordinate and monitor funds from Day of Event
  • Provide accounting services to affiliated entity.  Duties include but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, month end reconciliations, payroll processing, prepare monthly financial statements and assist with annual external audit.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting preferred or equivalent work experience in Non-Profit Public Accounting or business management.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two or more years of relevant professional experience.
  • Solid knowledge and application of GAAP.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other databases, especially MS Excel. Familiarity with Sage 500 and QuickBooks preferred.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented personality combined with professional presence.
  • Well-honed communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 13 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit