Sr. Staff Accountant
Company: Samaritan's Feet International
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Sr. Staff AccountantGeneral Overview:The Sr. Staff Accountant
will lead all day-to-day finance operations with a budget of over
$6 million, including functional responsibility for accounts
payable, accounts receivable, budget creation and annual audit
leadership. The Sr. Staff Accountant will ensure that Samaritans
Feet has the systems and procedures in place to support effective
program implementation and conduct flawless audits. The Sr. Staff
Accountant will work closely with program leaders to educate them
regarding finance and accounting procedures and to provide timely
financial reporting of results against budget.Position is On-site
in Charlotte, NC with 1 day remote.Responsibilities:Finance and
Accounting LeadershipOversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting
systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and
regulatory requirements.Maintains internal controls and safeguards
accurate receipt and recording of revenue, costs, and program
budgets in QuickBooks and Bloomerang CRM.Manages organizational
cash flow including effective forecasting by working in partnership
with the department managers to anticipate changes in revenue and
expense against budget.Leads the reporting of all aged accounts
payable, providing staff members with necessary documentation of
invoicing and pledge data.Leads all audit activity.Consistently
analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an
accurate and timely manner; clearly communicates monthly,
quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitors progress and
changes keeping senior leadership aware of Samaritans Feet
financial status.Assists COO with annual budgeting and planning
process; administers and reviews all financial plans and compares
actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct
variances as appropriate.Supports the COO in preparation for all
board of directors meetings and finance committee meetings,
including flagging issues and trends in financial operating models
and delivery.Oversees all required grants accounting; ensures that
expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program
budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collates necessary
financial reports for all government, corporate, and foundation
grants.Monitors and tracks the performance of invested assets
keeping COO informed of material fluctuations in
value.LeadershipAttends and provides financial reporting during
leadership team meetings.Leverages strengths of the current finance
team members, helps to clarify roles and responsibilities and
develops and implements training programs to maximize and reach
optimal individual and organizational goals.Provides leadership in
strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels
throughout the organization; creates and promotes a positive and
supportive work environment.Involved in strategic planning,
designing financial policies and procedures, and providing guidance
within the General Acceptable Accounting Principles.Performs all
other duties assigned by direct supervisor or member of the
leadership team.Qualifications and Experience:Experienced leader
with at least three to five years of accounting and finance
experience, ideally in a complex nonprofit that has multiple
programs.Minimum of a BA in accounting or finance with expert
understanding of GAAP standards.Expert knowledge of QuickBooks
Online. Experience in Bloomerang or similar CRM
preferred.Experience in the execution of external audits and
necessary reporting to complete annual 990 filing.Experience in
presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams
and external stakeholders.Technology savvy with advanced knowledge
of accounting and reporting software.Keen analytic, organization
and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data
interpretation versus simple reporting.A track record in
government, corporate and foundation grants financial management
and reporting.Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
experience in effectively communicating key data, including
presentations to senior management, board, or other outside
partners.Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts
to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance
managers.Proactive and strategic thinker with personal qualities of
integrity, credibility, and commitment to Samaritans Feet
mission.by Jobble
Keywords: Samaritan's Feet International, Huntersville , Sr. Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Charlotte, North Carolina
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