Senior Accountant

About Understood
Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We raise awareness of the challenges, skills, and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive. Together, we can build a world where everyone can reach their full potential. Come be part of an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit that's helping to shape the world for difference. To learn more about Understood, please visit: www.understood.org.
Role Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and assist with forecasts. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.
Responsibilities:
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Review, and implement modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Provide input into department's annual and quarterly goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and assist with budgets and forecasting
Assist with annual audits and regulatory filings, providing necessary documentation
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Key Qualifications
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, both public and private accounting ideal
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures, statements, and awareness of business trends
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with familiarity of revenue recognition policies and procedures in compliance with accounting standards ASC 606
Quantitative mindset and ability to be agile and autonomous
Advanced Excel skills, including VLookup and pivot tables
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
High attention to detail and accuracy
Hands-on experience with accounting software, such as Quickbooks Online and Bill.com
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization
Please Note: Understood requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 within six weeks of their hire date as a condition of employment unless you qualify for a reasonable accommodation. For additional information on our policy, please reach out to Becca Lazarus, Senior Manager, People Operations.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Understood encourages individuals of all learning styles, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability, to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.
Understood is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.
For additional information on learning and thinking differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive functioning issues, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues, and more, please visit www.understood.org.
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