Senior General Ledger Accountant

This position is responsible for the daily accounting tasks involved in processing banking, accounts receivable, and General Ledger transactions for CSBS and its affiliates, completing the month-end reconciliation and close process, and acts as the backup for accounts payable.
Position is a professional level support position and will be responsible for assisting accounting management in the performance of routine tasks and special projects that include reconciliations, General Ledger analysis, and financial statement preparation.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Participate in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and performing account analyses.
• Responsible for the Account Receivable functions to include issuing invoices for dues, accreditations, and event registrations.
• Responsible for applying customer payments and managing collection of unpaid invoices.
• Manage the annual membership dues processes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Record and reconcile revenue and related transaction expenses.
• Record daily cash receipts and prepare reconciliations for revenue generating applications.
• Assist in the preparation of financial and ad-hoc management reports.
• Assist in preparation and support of the annual external audit and 990 report.
• Maintain fixed assets ledger for additions and retirements and record monthly depreciation and amortization.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and policies.

Additional responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Controller and Controller with financial analysis.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 6+ years’ experience in an accounting firm or within an accounting department is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite is preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on advanced Excel functions such as vlookups and pivot tables.
• Excellent customer service skills, committed to quality service.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Due to the nature of CSBS’s business in support of state financial services supervision, all CSBS employees have the potential of interacting with confidential information related to the supervision of financial services companies (“Confidential Supervisory Information”). As a result, in addition to general business conflicts of interest, all CSBS employees are expected to disclose conflicts of interest in financial services companies on at least an annual basis and to proactively avoid such conflicts.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CSBS information and information systems in accordance with CSBS policies and procedures.

Values Instilled Behaviors for Excellence
Member/ Customer Service

• Builds and values relationships.
• Prioritizes work.
• Advocates and advances member's goals.

Teamwork

• Gives credit to others.
• Has a “pitch in” attitude.
• Learns from successes and setbacks.

Respect/Trust

• Listens and learns from others.
• Speaks the truth even when uncomfortable.
• Honors the expertise of others.

Collaboration

• Recognizes the contributions of others.
• Consults and communicates effectively.
• Desires to make others successful.

Ownership/Engagement

• Perseveres through adversity.
• Experiments and takes risks.
• Plans ahead and is forward-thinking.

Leadership Competencies
Achievement Oriented Thinking

• Is a solutions-oriented thinker.
• Has good time management skills.
• Manages expectations of what is achievable.

Change Management

• Actively engage and participate during change.
• Asks questions and takes ownership for understanding why the change is happening and the risk of not changing actively.
• Adopts the new habits, monitors own performance and checks self against the objectives and seeks help when they don’t match.
• Identifies and communicates obstacles and resistance.

Emotional Intelligence

• Manages own emotions productively to stay in role.
• Handles emotionally charged situations productively and with empathy.
• Asks for and openly accepts feedback; looks for opportunities to grow.
• Conducts conversations courageously - hitting difficult issues head-on with an eye on maintaining relationships.

Working Conditions

• General office.