Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Accountant will assist Controller with the oversight of the accounting operations of the agency, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The Senior Accountant is responsible for direct supervision of assigned accounting team members. Must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.
All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services’ core values and to perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide leadership and guidance to accounting team members, including setting performance expectations, monitoring progress, and providing regular feedback and coaching.
- Supervise delegated balance sheet reconciliations ensuring that all are prepared timely, accurately, and presented in a professional manner. Ensure that outstanding items are researched and resolved within 30 days.
- Assist personnel with mental health billing process.
- Prepare monthly prepaid, fixed assets, and employee benefit reconciliations.
- Record monthly depreciation and prepaid allocation entries.
- Process workers comp and 403b transactions.
- Collaborate with HR personnel on outstanding benefit reconciliation items.
- Assist with preparation of annual agency, contract and governmental grant budgets.
- Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end close.
- Assist in the coordination and execution of the annual financial audit.
- Assist in the compilation of information for Sunbeam’s annual 990.
- Assist Controller with the development and implementation of policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls, process improvement and efficiencies, and compliance with uniform guidance and federal regulations.
- Crosstrain with other department members.
- Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.
- Attend bi-monthly Policy Council meetings as scheduled.
- Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Minimally Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
At least three (3) years of accounting experience
Ability to work and communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for our internal, external and community members
Excellent analytical skills
Knowledge and understanding of GAAP/Accounting Processes
Ability to analyze financial reports and forecasts
Ability to handle and prioritize a variety of work assignments
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and exercise critical thinking skills
Established skills in accuracy and organization
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
A strong desire to learn all facets of the accounting process
Demonstrated ability to support all other departments within the company and coordinate training and information sessions
Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties
Preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting
License / Certification
Certified Public Accountant (current in Oklahoma)
Experience
Experience with federal grants
Experience using Sage Intacct Accounting Software
Experience using Paycom
Nonprofit accounting experience
Experience supervising staff
Advanced Microsoft application knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of early childhood education programs
Knowledge and understanding of Uniform Guidance
