Senior Accountant

Company: Ardmore Enterprises
Location: Bowie
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring financials are accurate and accounting tasks are completed in a timely manner. The position is tasked with accounting activities including preparing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure, financial reporting, and federal/state billing and reporting requirements.
• Monitors and reconciles accounting data.
• Ensures an accurate and timely monthly and year end close.
• Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Ensures the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, payroll and billing.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries, reconciles general ledger accounts and billing.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Works with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provides training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Supports Chief Financial Officer with special projects and workflow process improvements. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance
  • High level of organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience with not-for-profit organizations is preferred, experience with a Developmental Disabilities service provider is desired.
  • Ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with staff within Finance and throughout the organization.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible work schedule availability is required. Required Conditions of Employment
    • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
    • Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop and/or kneel.
    • Must meet eligibility for employment in the United States. (Provide appropriate I-9 documentation on first day of employment).
    • Must have a clean criminal history record.
    • Must be able to pass a drug screening. Qualifications Skills Preferred Communication Advanced Problem Solving Advanced Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Accounting. Experience Preferred Non-profit experience with a Developmental Disabilities service provider

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