Under the direction of the Regional Finance Director, the Accountant will manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter. A major emphasis of this position is to maintain accounting systems to track and allocate expenditures to Federal grants, fulfilling pre and post grant reporting requirements, and to manage governmental fiscal audits and renewals.
This a full-time position located in the San Jose, California office and reports to the Regional Finance Director.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of all general accounting functions for Area Chapter.
- Monitor and reconcile receivables and grants payable on a monthly basis.
- Provide oversight and backup for accounts payable.
- Reconcile and balance various bank accounts on a monthly basis.
- Maintain required processes for compliance to Federal Grant Award requirements; prepare monthly invoices, close-out reporting, desk audits and other fiscal duties.
- Prepare financial reports (Statement of Activities) and historical reports for local offices and various internal departments from automated reporting system.
- Assist in the preparation of required schedules and documentation for annual audit and assist with the preparation and compilation of data necessary to complete Form 990.
- Responsible for full general ledger closing each month-subject to deadlines.
- Support the Regional Finance Director in the planning and monitoring of budgets, preparing of various cost estimates, proposals, contract renewals, and special projects as required .
- Perform all necessary uploads from fund-raising software into accounting system. Assist in transitions to any new/proposed data migrations
- Other accounting tasks and reporting as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting.
Skills/Experience:
- Preferably at least five years of experience in day-to-day operations of accounting and finance department.
- Prefer non-profit accounting experience.
- Demonstrated strength in managing accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting and payroll information for an accounting unit.
- Thorough understanding of developing and working with Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with MAS500 or other automated accounting and financial reporting systems (BI360 for example) strongly preferred
- Working knowledge and/or Ability to become familiar with Uniform Grant Guidance as it relates to Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations.
- Detail oriented, accurate and efficient, with strong organizational skills.
- Self-starter, able to work autonomously, and problem-solve effectively.
- Strong communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work well with others and keep supervisors well informed.
- Willing to work additional hours as needed on occasion and organize tasks and work flow to meet deadlines.
- Able to handle multiple assignments and tasks, and to be highly flexible.
- Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 3 2019
Active Until:
May 3 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit