Senior Staff Accountant in Miami Lakes, Florida at The Donor Network Inc

Description:

The Senior Accountant supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of South Florida Donor Network (SFDN) through performing accounting functions related to general ledger reconciliations, preparing internal financial statements for all consolidating entities, and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s):

· Completes monthly closing procedures and assists in preparation of monthly financial statements

· Prepares adjusting journal entries with supporting documentation for review on monthly basis

· Prepares all general ledger account schedules and reconciles variances.

· Ensures all fixed assets are entered in asset program, depreciated and schedule ties to general ledger

· Maintain an accurate general ledger and proactively review for corrections and propose changes, make necessary adjustments and meet specific deadlines

· Ensures accounting system is consistent with acceptable accounting standards

· Ensures inventory balances and physical counts reconcile to the general ledger

· Prepares balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation for review on a quarterly basis

· Reviews and prepares monthly bank reconciliations

· Propose new journal entries and create new worksheets

· Assists in ensuring all accounting processes outlined in policies and forms are current and workflows are up-to-date

· Review Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable batches prior to posting

· Maintain organized and secure electronic and paper files

· Assist in disseminating accounting process changes

· Assist in special projects and create and produce custom reports as assigned

· Performs internal audits as needed to ensure compliance with SOPs, GAAP and FASB.

· Collaborates with other departments to implement process changes and be a knowledgeable resource to the team

· Set up and orientate new employees in accounting and expense management systems

· Process accounts payable and accounts receivable as backup, as needed

· Assist Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Specialists with Statement reconciliations

· Prepare and distribute donation letters quarterly

· Prepares tax forms for independent contractors and files by deadline

· Assist in filing Property Tax Reports, accurately and timely

· Perform preceptor responsibilities

· Send un-cleared check notices to vendors and communicates appropriate voids to Finance Manager

· Assist in disseminating new and amended contract information to appropriate personnel

· Assist with yearly financial audits: research and compile information

· Employees must adhere to and remain in full compliance with Nevada Donor Network’s Motor Vehicle Driving Policy as outlined in the Motor Vehicle Records and Driver Safety policy PC.334.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s) – Position Specific

· Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

· Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.

· Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

· Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

· Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

· Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

· Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

· Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.

· Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Competency Statement(s) – Company Specific

• Understand and commit to the following:
  • Organizational Core Purpose: To save and heal lives.
  • Core Values: Relentless, Joyful and Selfless.
  • Business Definition: We facilitate organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation
  • Strategic Anchors: Mutually Beneficial Partnerships, Diverse Revenue Streams, Get to Yes-Every Donor, Every Time

· Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

· Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

· Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

· Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

· Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

· Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

· Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

· Compliance – Ability of the individual to be in accordance with established guidelines, policy, standards or legislation.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or university) in Accounting

Experience: At least five years of experience in related field
Computer Skills: Knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft Office, intermediate Excel skills
Certificates & Licenses: None

Other Requirements: Experience in accounting healthcare or a nonprofit, financial reporting experience preferred