Accounting Team Lead, GL & Financial Reporting (Nonprofit)

The Harris Center for Mental Health and ID; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to guide general ledger activities, oversee staff, and ensure accurate monthly closes and financial reporting.

The role requires a 4-year accounting degree, 5+ years in accounting (preferably in government/non-profit), and leadership experience. Competitive benefits accompany a robust salary in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• CPA, other professional certification or Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience with strong background in financial reporting, GL management, and reconciliations (preferably in governmental or non-profit).
• At least 1 year of treasury maintenance/management experience preferred.
• Preference for 2+ years leading GL staff.
• Ability to interpret/apply accounting policies ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares/reviews routine and non-routine monthly journal entries and reconciliations with timely, accurate activity and supporting docs.
• Assist with coordinating monthly close and ensure deadlines; produce accurate financial statements/reports; analyze trends and variances.
• Communicate with external/internal auditors regarding financial reporting matters.
• Assist with special projects including accounting standard implementations and reporting for component entities.
• Train and supervise staff; review staff work papers, journal entries and projects.
• Coordinate daily responsibilities of General Ledger staff and identify issues for management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Leadership

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Non-profit accounting

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to guide general ledger activities, oversee staff, and ensure accurate monthly closes and financial reporting.

The role requires a 4-year accounting degree, 5+ years in accounting (preferably in government/non-profit), and leadership experience. Competitive benefits accompany a robust salary in a public sector setting.