Sr Accountant Revenue and Capital Projects

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Zoo is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting and asset management. You will record fixed assets, track CIP, and assist with audits while ensuring GAAP compliance and timely documentation.

The role emphasizes system integration, data accuracy, and collaboration with vendors and staff across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required or equivalent.
• 5+ years accounting experience; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Not-for-profit familiarity a plus; CPA preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite and related financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts between systems (Salesforce to Netsuite). Ensure restricted revenue is recorded properly.
• Record donor restrictions and review purchases to release restrictions.
• Record Pledge Accounts Receivable and ensure related payments are posted.
• Coordinate with 401k, HSA, and ADP withholding processes.
• Review purchases; convert to fixed assets and post to sub-ledger; track CIP and billings.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Fixed Assets

NetSuite

Audit Support

Strong Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Ticketure

Job description

General Description

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, responsible for financial reporting support and for recording fixed assets into sub-ledger and maintaining CIP project records for reimbursements. This position will provide a high level of customer service to all employees and vendors and customers. Manage integration between systems, ensuring all data flow exceptions are addressed timely. Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and assisting with audits and providing necessary documentation.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

1. Reconcile accounts between systems (Salesforce to Netsuite). Ensure restricted revenue is recorded properly.
2. Ensure all donor restrictions are recorded properly, and to review purchases in order to release restrictions.
3. Pledge Accounts Receivable ensure recording is accurate and related payments are posted properly.
4. Ensure accounting between 401k provider, health savings account provider ties to ADP withholdings.
5. Review purchases and follow process to convert to fixed asset and post to subsidiary ledger. This includes construction in progress and payments of progress billings AIA including supporting documentation.
6. Back up for the staff accountant includes journal entries and preparation of monthly financial packet in excel.
7. Specific month-end closing journal entries and update month end check list in coordination with Accountant and bank reconciliations.
8. Account analysis and propose reconciling journal entries.
9. Grant reporting and tracking. Ensure all segments are accurate for revenue and expenditures. Prepare financial reports for Development including budgets and related spending.
10. Special Projects-including but not limited to review of fixed asset ledger to reconcile to physical assets. Lead the process to escheat uncashed checks. Critical for financial reporting and operational planning
11. Bank deposits within 3 business days of receipt. Ensure matches the batch totals from Fund Development-coordination with Accountant.
12. Monitor A/R and lead collection efforts
13. Prepare credit applications and support of tax-exempt requests
14. Support annual audits and 990 compilation
15. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, Not-For-Profit experience a plus.
• Prior experience with NetSuite, Ticketure a plus
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills
• Strong mathematical and analysis skills including familiarity with financial statements
• Promote trust
• Professional demeanor and an attitude that promotes collaboration throughout the organization.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, and staff at all levels.
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Effective Listener
• Respectful, fair and tactful
• Curious and continuous learner
• Collective under pressure

Working Conditions, Physical, Medical & Additional Requirements

Must successfully complete drug test ad tuberculosis test prior to assuming position; may require combination of sitting, standing, walking throughout the Zoo, successful completion of a post-offer criminal and child abuse clearances, credit record check prior to assuming position, must be able to utilize the following equipment, e.g., computer, telephone, copier and printer.

EEO Statement:

The Philadelphia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, and that all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and organizational needs.