Berkeley, California
Senior Accountant Job Opening in Berkeley, California - Organization
The mission of BOSS is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. The organization was founded in 1971 by a group of volunteers from the Hillel Streetwork Project in Berkeley who responded to the needs of mentally ill individuals being released to the streets by state hospital closures. Today BOSS is an award-winning organization that helps people who are facing deep poverty and multiple special needs. BOSS works one-on-one with each family and each individual to help them achieve stable income, permanent affordable housing, and lasting wellness.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Chief Financial Officer with a wide variety of functions which include transactional processing, financial analysis, annual budget development and monitoring, cost allocation, monthly forecasts, program and annual audit support and the implementation of financial and compliance controls. S/He serves as a key resource for the organization and provides daily financial oversight to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, policies and regulations, to facilitate solid decision support. The Senior Accountant will report to the Chief Financial Officer. The Senior Accountant is encouraged to make recommendations to improve operational policies and procedures consistent with program goals and the BOSS mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures and controls in accordance with sound accounting principles, applicable regulations and laws as well as best practice.
Organizational and program budget preparation and monitoring
Program, OMB A -133, and annual financial year end audits.
Periodic reviews of accounting and financial controls and processes for the entire organization.
The close out of projects, timely and accurate donor reporting and compliance. Coordination and the preparation of required reports for private, multi- lateral and government donors.
Inventory and fixed asset physical counts.
The coordination of the monthly and year end close.
Monthly analysis of financial performance.
In addition, the Senior Accountant:
Prepares supporting schedules for specific general ledger accounts. Analyzes and reconciles specified balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Performs financial analysis as appropriate to support risk assessment and inform decision making.
Manages all aspects of accounts receivable, cash receipts and banking, including the review of supporting documentation.
Processes and posts journal entries for routine transactions in Sun System and ensures accuracy of the General Ledger
Maintains the fixed assets register
Cross trained on accounts payable, cash disbursements, cash receipts processes, and payroll.
Prepares periodic financial, grant, fund and administrative reports.
Performs other duties as requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred
Five to eight years of related accounting experience in nonprofit setting.
Solid understanding of accounting practices and principles
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and Word
Proactive problem solving skills
Effective time management skills, self- motivated, critical attention to detail and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Analytic and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills.
Self-motivated, high initiative and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked and fast paced environment with firm deadlines.
Experience with budget preparation and budgetary control
Integrity, credibility, and a commitment to BOSS? mission
Excellent financial and analytical skills
Detail-oriented and able to work independently
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar software
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in local languages a strong asset.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Public Accountant, CA, ACCA or equivalent is strongly preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 5 years
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