Accountant Analyst

Area Agency On Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Agency On Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Inc in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking an Accountant Analyst to support accurate accounting through reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis. You will work with the Controller on closing processes, budgets, and grant financial management, ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with NetSuite or similar

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, and data validation.
• Intermediate to advanced with NetSuite or comparable accounting software preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to meet recurring deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations for review.
• Prepare financial statements and schedules for Controller review in accordance with GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting standard.
• Support monthly and annual closing by maintaining schedules and identifying incomplete or unusual transactions.
• Analyze actual expenditures and revenue against budgets; document trends, timing differences, and significant variances.
• Maintain program, grant, and contract expenditure tracking schedules and assist with budget updates and forecasts.
• Validate general ledger coding and program or class allocations; research discrepancies and recommend corrections for approval.
• Compile recurring financial reports and dashboards; reconcile reported amounts to accounting records.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll allocation, and employee benefit reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, purchasing card reconciliations, and supporting documentation as assigned.
• Prepare audit schedules and assemble supporting records in coordination with Controller.
• Use Excel to reconcile data from multiple sources and improve the accuracy and efficiency of routine reporting.
• Communicate findings clearly to the Controller and program staff; elevate complex accounting questions for resolution.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting schedules in NetSuite or the agency accounting system.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, and client information; follow applicable privacy and agency security requirements.
• Maintain documented procedures and provide cross-training to support continuity of Finance operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Controller.

Job description

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1005 Full Time Professional SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Accountant Analyst supports accurate accounting and informed financial decisions through account reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis of agency and program results. Reporting to the Controller, this position maintains financial schedules, analyzes budget variances, supports closing and audit activities, and researches discrepancies under established procedures. Complex accounting conclusions and final approvals remain with the Controller

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare routine journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations for review.


• Prepare financial statements and schedules for Controller review in accordance with GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting standard


• Support monthly and annual closing by maintaining schedules and identifying incomplete or unusual transactions.


• Analyze actual expenditures and revenue against budgets; document trends, timing differences, and significant variances.


• Maintain program, grant, and contract expenditure tracking schedules and assist with budget updates and forecasts.


• Validate general ledger coding and program or class allocations; research discrepancies and recommend corrections for approval.


• Compile recurring financial reports and dashboards; reconcile reported amounts to accounting records.


• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll allocation, and employee benefit reconciliations.


• Maintain fixed asset schedules, purchasing card reconciliations, and supporting documentation as assigned.


• Prepare audit schedules and assemble supporting records in coordination with Controller.


• Use Excel to reconcile data from multiple sources and improve the accuracy and efficiency of routine reporting.


• Communicate findings clearly to the Controller and program staff; elevate complex accounting questions for resolution.


• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting schedules in NetSuite or the agency accounting system.


• Protect confidential financial, employee, and client information; follow applicable privacy and agency security requirements.


• Maintain documented procedures and provide cross-training to support continuity of Finance operations.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Controller.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; an associate degree with relevant accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• Two or more years of accounting, reconciliation, or financial analysis experience preferred.


• Nonprofit, grant accounting, or program budget experience preferred.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.


• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, and data validation.


• Intermediate to advanced with NetSuite or comparable accounting software preferred.


• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to meet recurring deadlines.

Special Requirements:

Must pass DOEA Level II criminal background screening. Must sign SMMCLTC Program – Prohibited Activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At AAAPP, we take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability.

Accordingly, the purpose of this policy is to reinforce our commitment to the creation and maintenance of a diverse workplace where equality, respect, and consideration for one another are the norm.

This description summarizes the position and may be updated as agency needs change.