Senior Accountant

Chimes District of Columbia. in; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimes Foundation in the United States seeks a Senior Accountant (Finance) to join the finance team and oversee payroll tax filings, inter-company reconciliations, and donations accounting using Raiser's Edge, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

The role also handles payroll and operating reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, lease payments, and Concur processes, while supporting audits and providing timely financial analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries.
• Review payroll tax filings (federal/state) and related filings.
• Reconcile inter-company balances.
• Record donations in Raiser's Edge and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Complete payroll and operating account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (except certain IDD revenue, A/R, and Chimes DC receivables).
• Manage lease payments and rent rolls.
• Manage Concur setup tables and upload processes.
• Provide audit support as needed.
• Reconcile amortization schedules.
• Perform variance analysis as requested

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Deadline oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Accounting (preferred)

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Concur

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Senior Accountant (Finance)

• Reviews federal and state payroll tax and related filings completed by ULTI, including quarterly 941's, annual 940's and all state unemployment filings,
• Reconciles Inter-company balances monthly
• Uploads Chimes Foundation's Raiser's Edge and accounts for all donations in compliance with accounting standards,
• Completes Payroll and Operating account bank reconciliations timely
• Complete all balance sheet account reconciliations, except those related to IDD Revenue, A/R, and Chimes DC receivables
• Manages activity related to lease payments and rent rolls
• Manage Concur setup tables and upload processes
• Provides audit support as needed
• Reconciles amortization schedules
• Performs variance analysis as requested

Schedule: PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Prepares journal entries.
• Reviews federal and state payroll tax and related filings completed by ULTI, including quarterly 941's, annual 940's and all state unemployment filings,
• Reconciles Inter-company balances monthly
• Uploads Chimes Foundation's Raiser's Edge and accounts for all donations in compliance with accounting standards,
• Completes Payroll and Operating account bank reconciliations timely
• Complete all balance sheet account reconciliations, except those related to IDD Revenue, A/R, and Chimes DC receivables
• Manages activity related to lease payments and rent rolls
• Manage Concur setup tables and upload processes
• Provides audit support as needed
• Reconciles amortization schedules
• Performs variance analysis as requested

SECONDARY FUNCTION(S):

• Processes and records appropriate entries for health and welfare benefits, including union dues and pension contributions.
• Regularly reviews payroll taxes paid and posts entries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel
• Concur experience preferred
• Superior ability to troubleshoot variances and other accounting issues
• Microsoft Navision preferred,
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to make calculations with minimal errors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure during peak periods
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as function as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with personnel at all Agency levels

NOTE:

At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience