Student Veterans of America Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Under the direction of the Controller, performs professional accounting work, including analyzing and verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, and reconciling general ledger accounts; assists in preparing the organization's annual budget.  

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  *

• Assists in the preparation of the  monthly financial statements for the organization including supporting schedules, variance analyses and research of financial irregularities; ensures accuracy, completeness and compliance with GAAP, standard accounting and audit procedures. 
• Assists in development, monthly preparation, and distribution of tailored financial reporting package for departmental leaders. 
• Assists in the development of pertinent financial and utilization reports needed for presentation to the Board of Directors and other users as required. 
• Participates in development of department objectives and certain activities of finance clerks and staff. 
• Works effectively and efficiently with multiple departments, including, but not limited to Human Resources and Billing to obtain and interpret reports for month end close, financial reporting and analyses. 
• Prepares monthly journal entries for the general ledger. 
• Downloads or obtains reports from practice management system and other available systems, reviewing and utilizing the data as necessary during month end close and for financial reporting. 
• Performs monthly account reconciliations including but not limited to the balance sheet, and expense accounts to ensure accuracy of the general ledger. 
• Grant preparation, grant draws, and responsible for Financial Status Reports for grants to all agencies.  Compliant with all grant reporting requirements. Provide updates on post-award spending and commitment activity.  
• Create effective forecasting and decision aids as required.  
• Assists in audits as required. 
• Assists in preparation of cost reports, grant financial reports, and special financial reports. 
• Assists in documentation and monitoring of internal controls. 
• Assists in the development and maintenance of performance metrics, measurements, methodologies and targets. 
• Assists as necessary with the following duties and responsibilities: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Cash Receipts.
• Provides backup to the Controller as required. 
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Controller and the Director of Finance. 

• Participates as a member of the Accounting team and attends all departmental and staff meetings as required.

   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 (five) years of general accounting experience; or an equivalent amount of education and experience. 

Experience in health care or human service related organizations (preferred).

Must have the knowledge of the principles of financial management.

Must have knowledge of financial and budgetary practices to assist in the development of the annual budget, be able to analyze and report on financial data and patterns, and assist in the preparation of the financial statements