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Role Description

Responsible for leading the efforts of analyzing and interpreting financial and/or accounting records to prepare financial statements and reports, determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within Folds of Honor. As the Senior Accountant, this role will train and mentor other departmental Accountants while championing the strategy and mission set forth by the CFO.

• Manage activity for chapter and/or corporate accounting which includes accounts payable, general ledger entries for donation and expenditure activity, and preparing monthly chapter/corporate financial statements.
• Process invoices and expenses with proper approval and account coding. Ensure all payments are made timely and accurately.
• Monitor vendor statements and provide payment status updates on a weekly basis.
• Assist in maintaining records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting materials.
• Assist with month-end close process including preparation of various journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and flux analysis for various accounts.
• Provide excellent customer service to all chapter and corporate stakeholders.
• Assist with the configuration, deployment, and training of new systems and/or platforms used by the Accounting department (i.e., Adaptive budget management system).
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance as well as internal controls and financial procedures.
• Assist in annual 1099 reporting to all eligible vendors.
• Support monthly internal finance meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, and complex account reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, utilize, and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Practices regarding all accounting tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial and donor-related information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis); ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Demonstrates robust experience using ERP systems, accounting software, spreadsheets, and Payroll software; Blackbaud experience preferred.

Requirements

• Mobility to travel in and around office surroundings.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write and compile routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Company Description

Folds of Honor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, medical condition or disability, or any other status protected by law.