Senior Accountant

Job Description

About CCC:

Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. We are passionate about the work we do in our communities, providing 31 critical services at 11 locations throughout Virginia.

SUMMARY: This position keeps records of financial transactions for the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enters data into the general ledger, primarily adjusting journal Entries and accounts receivable, but also including accounts payable, cash receipts, and cash disbursements as needed.

Prepares accounting uploads to the general ledger.

Reviews accounting invoice batches to ensure proper general ledger coding relative to budget and chart of accounts.

Assists with analyzing financial data and reporting variances to appropriate management.

Prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.

Prepares and analyzes balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Assists with preparing monthly billings under grants and other awards, as needed.

Assists with preparing monthly financial statements for departmental approval.

Assists with preparing the annual report for the agency.

Records all monthly revenue entries into the accounts receivable module or general ledger, checking validity and integrity before entry.

Assists with internal and external audit and monitoring activities and inquiries; may submit items to auditors and agencies.

Produces income statements needed by programs and development for grant and award submissions.

Assists with monthly accounting activities and review for other associated entities.

Monitors program distribution codes to ensure proper allocation of expenses; posts monthly expense allocations.

Maintains monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

Maintains fixed asset schedule and posts monthly depreciation.

Maintains operating lease schedule and posts annual amortization.

Performs bank reconciliations and assists with banking activities.

Enters new customers and accounts in the general ledger system (MIP).

Serves as backup for approvals of general ledger items in the absence of the Controller.

Assists with reviewing other accounting staff's entries for appropriate accounting activity, completeness, timeliness, and accuracy.

Performs special accounting projects and other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates willingness to help other Finance staff when necessary.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.

Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.

Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required with five years of experience. CPA Certification a plus. Not-for-profit experience preferred.

DIRECT REPORTS: None

PAY: Minimum salary $75,000.

Full-time Employee Benefits:

Retirement savings - After one year of employment, the agency contributes 4% of your plan year earnings into a savings account for you and will match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of salary if an employee makes contributions to the plan. That's an 8% annual contribution to your retirement savings!

PTO - earn 16 days off for vacation, sick, or personal time in your first year. This goes up to 22 days in your second year and keeps climbing every five years.

Holidays - Enjoy eleven paid holidays

Other paid leave at no cost to employees - bereavement, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid parental leave

Virginia Credit Union memberships

Employee Assistance program - Free services including five free confidential consultations with a mental health professional

Medical Insurance - a choice of 4 PPO plans for employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage. A portion of premiums subsidized by the agency.

Dental Insurance - a choice of two dental plans for employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage. A portion of premiums subsidized by the agency.

Vision Insurance

Life insurance - paid by agency with option to purchase additional coverage

Other insurance benefits - flexible spending accounts including dependent care, health savings account (for qualified HDHP participants), legal resources

About the Employer

Commonwealth Catholic Charities is a nonprofit social service organization which has assisted families and children in central and southwestern Virginia for over 97 years. Come and join a team of people committed to making a difference in the lives of others.