Senior General Ledger Accountant at Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc. – Annapolis, Maryland

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Part-Time Senior General Ledger Accountant in our Finance Department based at our Philip Merrill Environmental Center located in Annapolis, MD.

*THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH MAXIMUM 40 HOURS PER MONTH*

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION

Established in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home. Through our education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration efforts, we work together toward our vision of a healthy and resilient Chesapeake Bay ecosystem where people, plants, and animals thrive together.

CBF has a staff of approximately 200 employees working in offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. as well as 15 field education program locations. Our staff and volunteer corps work throughout the region educating students and adults, advocating for clean water policies, restoring waterways, and litigating when necessary.

CBF’s headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland is the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world’s first U.S. Green Build Council’s LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center—one of the world’s most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings—in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

The Senior accountant will oversee various financial operations, including, but not limited to, annual audit, general ledger account reconciliations, accounts receivable analysis and reconciliation and other projects. The Senior Accountant will also advance proactive and timely reporting mechanisms, help to build a comprehensive financial resource operation capable of providing accurate financial analysis, and contribute to a high-quality workplace environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to the subsidiary ledgers (Ex. Various Accounts Receivable accounts)
• Identify process improvements for the reconciliation process, as well as streamline accounting procedures and enhance internal controls.
• Review account reconciliations and identify problem areas to the Controller
• Advance internal auditing procedures, which proactively address year-end accounting procedures.
• Prepare documentation for the annual audit and tax returns, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Prepare documentation to renew Sales and Use tax exemption filings for various states.

Details of Essential Functions :

• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of tax return filings including Forms 990 and 990-T.
• Evaluate procedures and controls of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Suggest policy changes as needed to improve the system.
• Assist the Controller in coordinating the exchange of data from other departments associated with revenue and accounts receivables. (i.e. Environmental Education, Advocacy and Restoration, and Events, etc.)
• Reconcile information in EventPro to the General Ledger.
• Identify variances and provide solutions to remedy.
• Prepare requested audit schedules as well as review schedules prepared by staff.
• Interim testing – assist in retrieving requested items for testing.
• Assist in production of final audited financial statements with footnotes and any additional schedules.

• Bachelor's degree required with CPA or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a complex financial operation with a membership-based, nonprofit, advocacy organization.
• Demonstrated track record of experience working with a wide range of information systems including MS Office software- including advanced Excel skills, SalesForce and INTACCT accounting software, various spreadsheet and database software programs.
• Superb organizational and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to diplomatically prioritize, sometimes, conflicting demands.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and work with a professional staff. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.