ACCOUNTANT

 Accountant – Full Time 

Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule

Administration Center 

Salary Range: $70,000 – $77,000 

JOB SUMMARY  

Works with the Senior Director of Finance and Accounting and the Assistant Controller(s) to perform various financial accounting.  Will complete reporting and contract management tasks including the preparation of entries for monthly and annual consolidated financial statements.   Performs related analyses, internal and funder reports, and other financial reconciliations.  Assists in audits and 990 preparation.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

60%

1. Performs month-end close activities including:  account reconciliations, general ledger journal entries, financial analysis, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
2. Performs various reconciliations including bank and investment accounts, accounting sub-systems i.e. Yardi, Credible, investigates outstanding amounts, and follows up on correcting entries and processes.
3. Performs accounting related tasks including:  accounts receivable, allowance for bad debts, and uploading entries for housing and medical revenue.
4. Provide accounting support to assigned program(s) as needed.

20%

5. Performs ad-hoc analyses and reporting of revenue, expense, and volume data to aid in financial management.
6. Prepares audit workpapers and provide support for annual audits and 990 tax return.
7. May be involved in audit preparation/reporting depending on program need.

10%

8. Develops accounting procedures and works inside and outside the department to streamline processes and improve efficiencies on an ongoing basis.
9. Performs back up responsibilities for other accounting staff as needed.

Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge and expertise in the application of financial and accounting principles in a multi-entity environment.
• Experience using enterprise accounting software.
• Knowledge of housing or medical billing using software like Yardi, Credible.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency 
• Has the ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 5-7 years of related experience. 
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures including accounts receivable and revenue recognition.
• Experience using housing or medical billing using software like Yardi & Credible and other accounting software like Sylogist and Workday Adaptive Planning.
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note:  Responsibilities and functions outlined in this document are not all inclusive and may change, as determined by the needs of Catholic Charities and/or specific program or site requirements.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Charities does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, nationality, age, marital status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, sexual orientation or preference, ancestry, familial status, or any other legally protected group.