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Position Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Department: Finance
Reports to: Senior Manager, Accounting
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation, review and approval of day-to-day transaction processing, recording and reporting, and oversight of SOI?s general ledger accounting system and related modules. In addition, the Senior Accountant will work with Finance management staff in the assessment and implementation of systemic business process improvements that promote greater efficiency and enhance internal controls. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting.
Primary Responsibilities:
This position has responsibility for the maintenance of SOI?s general ledger select accounts and related activities in support of the production of financial statements and management performance reports. The Senior Accountant will proactively engage in solving problems through close collaboration with Finance and other Departments. Key responsibilities include the following:
Independently ensure the timely and accurate recording of all regional activity and ensure that all reconciliations are completed within required timelines.
Support required accounting and financial management training for SOI/HQ and Regional Office staff.
Prepare account reconciliations and analyses as directed (bank, subsidiary, general ledger, fixed assets, prepaids, etc.). Prepare journal entries with proper accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Analyze and prepare reports to be utilized in SOI?s financial statements and audit schedule preparation with other key finance staff.
In coordination with senior Finance staff, support SOI?s monthly close process.
Support ongoing improvements to policies, procedures, internal controls, and tools that realize greater operating efficiencies and enhanced customer service support as directed
Support effective communication and planning systems and processes with client-Departments and other SOI Finance staff.
Responsible for the effective completion of other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience focused on GL accounting / reconciliations, financial statement preparation and analysis, budgeting, and client support;
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or related field; Masters degree and/or active CPA license preferred;
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and work experience listed above;
Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred;
Microsoft Navision and Prophix experience desired;
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, filters, etc.) desired;
Experience in key finance and accounting functions including payments and accounts payable processing, revenue recognition and other general ledger maintenance, cash management, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic business decision support;
Superior interpersonal abilities and supervisory skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; strong training and overall content facilitation skills are required;
Ability to assess and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways;
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
Other Characteristics
Strong client service orientation;
Ability to work with all levels of management;
Ability to work effectively with other team members;
Ability to concurrently advance multiple tasks and projects with limited supervision;
Ability to provide effective business solutions and collaborate with senior management in problem resolution;
Demonstrates respect, flexibility, and tact; excellent listening, reasoning, and negotiating skills;
The maturity, savvy, and good humor necessary to meet the challenges of a fast-paced work environment;
Commitment to Special Olympics? mission and goals, with an understanding for and commitment to the power and importance of persons with intellectual disabilities, the unique role and power of sports, and a vision of a more understanding, inclusive, and just world.
Special Olympics is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory, diverse work environment. Special Olympics does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs or activities.
Employment with Special Olympics is ?at-will.?
Job Type: Full-time
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