Senior Accountant

The Sr. Accountant provides accounting and financial oversight for operational areas of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, UWGC Foundation, and any shared services.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Create, review and post various journal entries. Ensure proper documentation and audit trail.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, quarterly, or annually.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
• Analyze bank accounts and make recommendations around cash flow strategies.
• Prepare monthly reports for UWGC departments and managers.
• Support the UWGC and UWGC Foundation closing process to ensure timely results are produced.
• Maintaining and updating our accounting platform – new accounts, structure changes, reporting filters etc.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Participate in updating policies and procedures related to finance and accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Assist with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Performs backup duties - accounts payable support.
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES: Accountability, Integrity-Organizational Commitment, Relationship Building, Communication Skills, Technologically Proficient, Measurable Impact, and Time/Project Management.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS WITH: Interacts with team members at all levels of the organization, vendors, and public accounting firm personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting, GAAP, and GAAS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required.
• At least 8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature, and the like.
• Occasional local travel to events within the regional area.
• Extended viewing of computer monitor.

SALARY: $70,000 plus competitive benefits package

BENEFITS:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403b plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and access to other free health programs
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and training opportunities