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Safer Foundation
Location: Chicago, IL 60608 Document ID: A9081-31DG Posted on: 2015-02-2402/24/2015 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2015-03-26
Senior Accountant
Title: Senior Accountant
Program: Finance
Location: 571 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
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The Senior Accountant is responsible for the internal and external reporting that is based on the monthly financial close and the cost allocation plan to ensure proper cost allocation to all contracts and grants.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Prepare monthly funder billings including quarterly reports and budget modifications as assigned.
- Accurately allocate, utilizing the cost allocation plan, all Safer expenditures in order to bill out contract revenue on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Prepare the yearly Indirect Cost Rate proposal and submit to cognizant agency.
- Maintain and keep up-to-date all contract files to ensure contract compliance and audit readiness at all times.
- Manage and coordinating funder audits with assistance from accounting staff.
- Conduct quarterly meetings with Program Managers to monitor internal budgets and ensure contract compliance. Make recommendations for process improvement and other actions that would ensure the full execution of our contractual obligations.
- Monitor both the management (internal) and contract (external) budgets to ensure adherence. Modifies budget when required to ensure spend out on contracts and grants.
- Monthly review of agency cost centers to analyze actual expenditures against budgets with accounting manager.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations accurately, reconciling all cleared items in a timely manner.
- Ensure that internal and external customers receive the highest standard of customer service, including the protection of confidential and private information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 to 2 years of experience in all facets of the Accounting cycle
- Experience in annual audits and audit requirements
- Experience in the annual budget process.
- Knowledge of financial systems and computerized accounting software packages.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and establish priorities.
- Requires detail orientation, organization, excellent computer skills (Word, Excel and MIP), and proficiency in problem solving.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation.
- Must possess analytical skills.
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA a plus.
Website: www.saferfoundation.org
No Phone Calls Please.
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V