Accountant

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, and paid vacation
Responsibilities
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The Senior Accountant position is responsible for assisting the Controller with the accounting operations of the company, to include aiding in 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 that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards
Provide help to the Controller in producing comprehensive financial statements for senior management that meets the deadlines established for these reports
Assist the Controller in evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed at all times in the Accounting Department
Support the accounting staff as needed to ensure success in meeting deadlines for proper reporting as well as A/P, A/R, and Payroll requirements
Work with the Controller as directed to maintain all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts
Monthly reconciliation of Bank, Credit Card, and Balance Sheet accounts for review and approval by the Controller to ensure that month-end close meets the scheduled deadlines
Maintain internal control safeguards and proper entry in JAMIS for the receipt of revenue, costs, organizational budgets and actual expenditures
Assisting the Controller to establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis
Maintain adherence to company accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation
By working with the Controller, ensure that internal controls are met to protect company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
Additional projects, assignments, and responsibilities, as they occur and directed by the Controller