Collaborative Governance
Description: The Senior Accountant is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Collaborative Governance Accounting Manager, playing a pivotal role in the day-to-day activities within the finance department by managing the accounting systems for all entities (CG, CPPS, FSM, and any future entities). The Senior Accountant assists the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer in technical aspects of financial administration.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain general ledgers for all entities.
2. Maintain investment accounts for all operations.
3. Assist in closing Sister personal accounts when they are no longer living independently or are deceased.
4. Prepare and record deposits and maintain accounts receivable records.
5. Process all donations and acknowledgment letters. Maintain donor gift records.
6. Manage all aspects related to Sisters’ health insurance.
7. Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, posting, and entering transactions.
8. Prepare accounts, ledgers, schedules, and reporting systems in an accurate and timely manner.
9. Perform the monthly reconciliation and closing processes of accounts, and determine the accuracy of balance, figures, calculations, posting, etc.: investigate, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies; report on variances; analyze and report on financial information.
10. Prepare monthly, semi-annually, and annual internal financial reports, forecasts, projections, and analyses.
11. Manage and assist in the accounts payable cycle for payment of invoices, including maintaining accounts payable vendor database, proper check controls, and adherence to organization’s purchasing guidelines. Ensures proper documentation and signature compliance with policy and disbursement of petty cash.
12. Coordinate and compile annual budget process.
13. Coordinate the annual year-end audits/reviews by independent audit firms.
14. Implement and maintain internal controls including but not limited to monitoring accounting records, maintaining access controls to sensitive financial data, ensuring standardized documentation, performing regular reconciliations, utilizing technology-based controls, and following proper information processing procedures to safeguard the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
15. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
16. Develop and recommend procedure and policy changes.
17. Perform other duties, as necessary.
Specifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
License/Registration/Certification: Valid driver’s license is required.
Notary public license or is willing to train to become one.
Experience: 3 to 5 years in fund accounting and strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and QuickBooks.
Skills and Competencies:
1. Excellent organizational skills, time management, critical thinking skills as well as ability to prioritize tasks.
2. Maintenance of a high level of confidentiality.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately, both in oral and written expressions, to prepare/deliver reports, and compose correspondence.
4. Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Excel and various accounting software required.
5. Competent analysis and attentiveness to accuracy and detail.
6. Keen sense of initiative and self-directed working capacity.
7. Adaptability: willingness to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
8. Ability to work collaboratively.
Working Conditions:
· Work is primarily sedentary, performed in a comfortable office setting.
· Ability to focus on a computer screen for extended periods.
· Ability to work at separate locations (in St. Louis/O’Fallon, MO areas) as needed.
· CG offices are tobacco-free.
To Apply: Send resumes to Janet Zerr at jzerr@collaborativegovernance.org
