Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Senior Accountant
POSITION: Full-time, Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Finance/Accounting
REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta works to inspire and lead our region toward equity and shared prosperity for all who call our region home. We do this work by providing quality services to donors and innovative leadership to grapple with the region’s most pressing challenges, seizing opportunities to use both.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant provides oversight relating to general ledger accounting and supports financial reporting services for the Foundation and its supporting organizations and drives continuous improvement throughout the department in support of the Foundation objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee cash transfers and weekly payment process including credit card and expense reimbursements.
- Oversee and review journal entries, cash receipts, and recurring payroll entries.
- Manage the quarterly receivable process to Foundation affiliates.
- Review monthly allocation and closing entries.
- Review monthly grant and accounts payable reconciliations.
- Review the preparation and distribution of all Forms 1099-MISC.
- Provide support for the annual audit and federal tax return.
- Prepare annual budget entries for input into the accounting system.
- Prepare various financial reports for the Assistant Controller, Controller, and CFO.
- Coordinate with the Assistant Controller on tasks delegated to the accounting team.
- Generate various ad hoc financial reports for the Assistant Controller, Controller, and CFO.
- Stay abreast of developments in the field of accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
- Perform other accounting duties as required.
- Provide technical accounting guidance to the Accounting Staff as needed.
- Develop, mentor, cross-train, and lead accounting staff members.
- Act as liaison with the Foundation bank contacts and accounting department vendors.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller and Controller.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- A minimum of five years accounting experience, with at least two years of nonprofit experience.
- Sound knowledge of general accounting principles and nonprofit-specific accounting procedures.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to generate data from an accounting system to prepare detailed financial reports.
- Sound leadership skills to effectively manage and develop staff.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and results-oriented.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Proficient writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent ability to organize and prioritize daily work and deadlines.
- A high degree of professionalism and flexibility.
- Excellent ability to work well in a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity of opportunity and respect for diversity.
Other:
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (medical and religious exemption accommodation possible) within 30 days of hire. The Foundation operates in a hybrid working environment with staff working in-office three days per week and the opportunity to work two days remote per week, if in good standing.
Compensation: To be determined based upon experience and qualifications. This position is currently being benchmarked with an anticipated salary range of $85,000-$90,000.
Paid time off:
- Two weeks accrued paid vacation.
- Two weeks accrued paid sick leave.
- Four mental health days.
- Two personal days.
- Two floating holidays.
- Ten holidays.
Benefits:
- All benefits effective on date of hire – no waiting period.
- 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans.
- 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
- 100% employer-paid parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card.
- Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement:
- Immediate eligibility for employee contribution to 403b plan.
- After two-year anniversary with organization, all employees receive an employer-paid contribution of 6% of their salary to a SEP-IRA plan.
Culture and Development:
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each team member.
- Two Wellness Rooms for mental health.
- Fun monthly employee engagement activities.
Due to the volume of candidates, we are unable to provide status updates to applicants or accommodate phone calls or walk-ins regarding open positions.
The Community Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta values diversity and inclusion.
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