POSITION OVERVIEW:
NDLON is seeking a detail-oriented candidate for its accountant job opening. The accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger entries and reconciling accounts in preparation of accurate financial reporting. This position will assist the Director of Finance and other finance staff in the preparation of budgeting, grant billings, and reports. In addition, the accountant should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Salary placement is commensurate with experience. NDLON provides a competitive benefits package including health (including partial dependent coverage), dental & vision care, life insurance, and an employer contributed IRA plan. NDLON additionally offers a generous paid time off benefit. This is an exempt, confidential position.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
General Ledger
- Charge expenses to general ledger accounts, including cost centers and restricted funding by analyzing invoice/expense reports, and recording entries.
- Performs account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
- Performs monthly reconciliation of all charge card accounts. Investigates and corrects reconciling items in a timely fashion.
- Supports quarterly and annual close processes. Jointly with supervisor, records information such as reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the company’s accounting ledger.
- May assist with maintenance of subsidiary balance sheet schedules on a quarterly basis. Investigates reconciling items and discuss with supervisor.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
- Performs other general ledger tasks, duties and projects as assigned by supervisor
Grant Financial Management Support In conjunction with fiscal assistant, will assist on government contracting and partner agreements, and other related assignments including:
- Timely review of contract budget to actual expenses; manages adjustments and corrections in preparation of monthly invoicing and financial reporting of government contracts.
- Ensures proper supporting documentation and backup accompanies reimbursement claims and cash requests; ensures that all expenses are allocated accurately to the funding sources and posts changes as necessary; monitors the expenditure of funds to ensure adherence to award agreement.
- Prepares and completes reporting that must be submitted to granting agencies/funders properly and on time; provides support related to monitoring and managing accounts including audits, evaluations, and reporting.
- Assists with the closeout of grants and contracts; ensure general ledger matches submitted reports.
- In partnership with Development Department team, directly assists in the provision of proposal assistance, budgeting and other support related to grant application procedures. Assists with the preparation of financial reporting to foundation funders.
- Other grant financial management tasks, as assigned by supervisor.
Revenue and Accounts Receivable In conjunction with Director of Finance, identifies revenue (donations, contracts, grants, wires) as temporarily restricted or unrestricted and records revenue in accordance of GAAP principals. Obtains supporting revenue documentation and digitally files for future auditing purposes. Performs monthly review of revenue postings and corrects/resolve any discrepancies in revenue (such as double bookings resulting from previous accounts receivable bookings).
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prefer undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business Administration; Minimum of two years of successful accounting work experience required; thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting principles required.
- Thorough knowledge Excel, QuickBooks; experience with fund accounting systems a plus. Experience with Microsoft suite, and cloud-based platforms such as Google.
- Excellent attendance, integrity and dependability is required; commitment to NDLON’s mission required. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Prior experience working in a social justice organizational setting a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish language preferred. Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application packet should include cover letter and resume. All application materials should be sent electronically to: lromero@ndlon.org with subject line “Accountant”.