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National Student Clearinghouse · 1 day ago

Senior Accountant (Treasury)

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

8+ years exp

National Student Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization that provides data and compliance solutions for education institutions. The Senior Accountant (Treasury) will be responsible for processing financial transactions, preparing financial entries, and conducting account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic

Prepare monthly schedules and accounting entries to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close

Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance

Assist with short-term cash flow forecasts

Monitor daily cash balances and cash position reports

Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments

Provide reporting on liquidity, investments, and debt, including debt service schedules

Assist with annual and interim audit requests

Supports tracking of fixed assets, prepaids and amortization accounts

Support for payroll processing

Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas

Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions

Prepare grant cash, staff allocation and revenue entries

Prepare monthly deferred revenue reconciliations

Assist with annual 990 Tax Return by preparing assigned schedules

Assist with the implementation and analysis of new and existing Accounting Guidance

Qualification

AccountingGAAP complianceFinancial reportingExcelCPAAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTime managementCritical thinking

Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, or a combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered

8 years of overall professional experience

6 years of progressively responsible Accounting experience, such as general ledger management, financial reporting, with a strong focus on GAAP compliance, month end close, and financial statement preparation

Experience with analyzing data and preparing recommendations/reports

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of grant regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to Federal and foundation grant funding and programs

Strong conflict resolution, time management, attention to detail, critical thinking and analytical skills

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and successfully on a team

Demonstrated ability to facilitate problem solving, and resolution

Demonstrates a professional, positive, and personable demeanor

Demonstrates the Clearinghouse's core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic

Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship

Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred

CPA (in an active status) or a CPA candidate

Experience with Sage Intacct

Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to not-for-profit organizations

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance benefits

Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts

Health savings account with annual employer contributions of $300 for employees and $600 for employees who are enrolled with their spouse and/or dependents

Voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Infertility coverage

401k matching contribution program

Paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time

Paid holidays

Up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period

Up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year

Vacation time will accrue based on length of service

New full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year

New employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time

The Clearinghouse observes at least 15 paid holidays per year

Reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships