Staff Accountant

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,827; Full time

Job summary

A local nonprofit agency in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Accountant II to manage the general ledger, assist in audits, and prepare budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience. Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel is essential. Salary ranges from $56,000 to $64,827.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Proficient in Excel and automated accounting systems.
• Experience with report writing and debugging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close entries and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Produce monthly financial reports for Senior Management.

Skills

Automated accounting systems

Excel proficiency

Report / Query writing

PeopleSoft experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft NVision

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ACCOUNTANT II – FISCAL

DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Accountant II will be responsible for the maintenance of the Corporation’s general ledger, accounting work papers, and assist with the year-end audit and the semi-annual budgeting process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting.

· 3+ years of Accounting experience.

· Proficient knowledge of automated accounting systems

· Strong excel skills

· Experience with Report / Query writing and debugging interfaces a big plus

· PeopleSoft experience a plus.

Personal Characteristics:

· Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment.

· Detail-oriented and results oriented

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· High energy level.

· Good people skills – works well with others – can work as a team or independently.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

a) Prepare month end close entries and analysis. Assist with coordination and management of month end close.

b) Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.

c) Assist in the review process of journal entries prepared by staff.

d) Produce monthly financial reporting for Senior Management utilizing PeopleSoft NVision report generator and layouts.

e) Assist with the budget preparation process which includes salary detail schedules for 600+ employees, issuance of budget worksheets to management containing prior year results, perform allocations of shared costs across departments.

f) Other duties may include but are not limited to: budget vs actual analysis; financial reporting to Pennsylvania Department of Aging and other funding sources; preparation of grant proposal schedules

g) Assist with the preparation of year end financial statements and schedules for PCA’s audited financial statements.

h) Performs related duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Examples of performance measures:

· Satisfactory rating by PCA staff.

· Timely completion of related duties.

· Satisfactory rating by external customers.

CUSTOMERS:

· PCA Staff

· Independent/3rd Party Auditors

SALARY $56,000 - $64,827