Staff Accountant

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Washington; Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

Résumé du poste

Special Olympics is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting within the Finance department. The role partners with management to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Based at Headquarters in Washington, DC on a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will have 4+ years in GL accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with staff at all levels.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in GL accounting, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Experience in payments, accounts payable, revenue recognition, budgeting, and cash management.

Responsabilités

• Record month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare account reconciliations and analyses for the financial statements.
• Assist with audits and audit schedules; coordinate with finance staff.
• Support monthly close processes and improvement of internal controls.

Connaissances

GL accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial analysis

MS Office (Excel)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license (preferred)

Master's degree (asset)

Outils

MS Office

MS Excel

General ledger software

Description du poste

About the Role

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation, review, and approval of day-to-day monthly journal entries, transaction processing, recording, and reporting, and oversight of Special Olympics International's general ledger reconciliation in the accounting system and related modules. The role also involves working with Finance management staff on the assessment and implementation of systemic business process improvements that promote greater efficiency and enhance internal controls. The position sits in the Finance department, reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting, and is based at Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently ensure the timely and accurate recording of all regional activity and ensure that all reconciliations are completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Support required accounting and financial management training for SOI/HQ and Regional Office staff.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analyses as directed (bank, petty cash, subsidiary, general ledger, fixed assets, prepaids, specific expense accounts, etc.) and work with staff on outstanding items.
• Reconcile subledger modules to general ledgers as part of the month-end close.
• Prepare journal entries with proper accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyse and prepare reports to be utilised in SOI's financial statements and audit schedule preparation with other key finance staff.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of audit-requested schedules and samples and ensure appropriate documentation of policies and procedures.
• In coordination with senior Finance staff, take an active role in supporting SOI's monthly close process.
• Support ongoing improvements to policies, procedures, internal controls, and tools that realise greater operating efficiencies and enhanced customer service support as directed.
• Support effective communication and planning systems and processes with all Departments and other SOI Finance staff.
• Assist with the facilitation of the annual Budget and review of employee expense reports, as needed.
• Responsible for the effective completion of other duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience focused on GL accounting/balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and client support.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
• Experience in key finance and accounting functions, including payments and accounts payable processing, revenue recognition, other general ledger maintenance, cash management, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic business decision support.
• Superior interpersonal and supervisory skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; strong training and overall content facilitation skills.
• Ability to assess and independently resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Ability to concurrently advance multiple tasks and projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to provide effective business solutions and collaborate with senior management in problem resolution.
• Demonstrates respect, flexibility, initiative and tact; excellent listening, reasoning, and negotiating skills.
• Maturity, savvy, and good humour necessary to meet the challenges of a fast-paced work environment.
• Commitment to Special Olympics' mission and goals, with an understanding of and commitment to the power and importance of persons with intellectual disabilities, the unique role and power of sports, and a vision of a more understanding, inclusive, and just world.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree and/or active CPA licence – asset; preferred.
• Public accounting or audit experience preferred.
• Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations and Concur experience desired.

Workplace

• Hybrid – 2 days a week at Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

Benefits & Perks

• For US-based full-time staff: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement, legal resources, and PTO.

About the Company

Special Olympics is a global movement founded in 1968 to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. It fosters acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health, and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year.