Senior Accountant in Indianapolis, Indiana at Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc

The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Finance team, responsible for agency-wide finance functions. The position is principally responsible for the timely and accurate meeting of the fiscal needs. The position requires a team player working with various program, administrative and executive staff. The position may also be assigned other ad hoc projects within finance as required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Handle monthly and year-end financial accounting activities
• Process bi-weekly payroll
• Ensure the integrity of financial results related to program revenues, deferred revenues, receivables, and preparation of related standard journal entries and reconciliations
• Perform bank and other GL reconciliations
• Provide financial support for transactions, budgets and monthly reporting including variance reports
• Work with CFO and Department Leaders to update, modify, and analyze budgets and forecasts throughout the year.
• Assist Development Department in analysis of contributions, grants, fundraising, and sponsorships
• Perform monthly analysis of Trial Balance/General Ledger and perform adjustments as needed
• Prepare files for program and agency-wide audits and work with auditor on confirmations
• Identify and develop ways to improve internal processes to be more efficient and effective
• Responsible for income analysis
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial/statistical reports
• Responsible for assisting with and preparation of annual audit
• Responsible for assisting with and preparation of the 990 tax filing and other local, state, and federal government reporting
• Demonstrate an ability to design and interpret complex financial analysis in support of the strategic initiatives of the Organization.
• Participate actively in the financial performance improvement initiatives ongoing within the Organization.
• Prepare journal entries including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and fixed asset life cycle assuring proper application of capitalization policies
• Support and progressively take ownership of the month-end-close process exercising sound judgment and keeping close process on track and timely
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency
• Collaborate with teams across the organization.

• Bachelor’s in accounting and 5+ years relevant experience
• Non-profit accounting experience is highly preferred
• Strong operational accounting experience required, preferably including budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables
• Blackbaud experience is preferred
• Daxko knowledge not required, but must be willing to learn
• Attention to detail - must be quick to analyze, develop and recommend solutions while prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and multi-task
• Excellent analytic skills and ability to analyze financial reports
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule and a commitment to the mission of the organization.