Rotary International · 9 hours ago
Sr. Accountant
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $111K/yr
5+ years expRotary International is a membership organization dedicated to creating positive change in communities worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for managing financial activities related to projects, ensuring compliance with funders' requirements, and providing accurate financial reporting.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Tracking, monitoring, reporting and reconciling all project-related financial activities/expenditures, labor costs, capital vs expense items using Oracle Project and Fixed Assets modules
Preparing and maintaining project budget including but not limited to projects/products, meetings & events, committees and regional leaders activities, senior leaders support tasks, and travel affiliates
Coordinating with project and cost center managers to forecast cash flow and funding requirements
Ensuring expenditures are within approved budgets and financial policies; and ensuring timely and accurate capitalization of costs in the Oracle Fixed Assets module, in line with accounting principles
Performing journal entries for month-end and year-end close, validating and recording accruals; supporting reconciliation of capital assets; and producing regular financial statements and monthly project reports for internal and external review
Performing product budget model analysis to create and communicate product staff transfer and capitalization by product for both Rotary and Accion
Preparing project-level reports, dashboards, cost summaries and variance analysis comparing actual vs. budgeted expenditures for Finance and the Product Teams
Working with external auditors during audits, ensuring that all documentation is in order
Handling accounting reconciliation between financial application modules (Project vs General Ledger and Fixed Assets)
Ensuring compliance with project reporting accounting rules / guidance, internal control guidance, capitalization policies, and audit standards
Maintaining internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records
Maintaining the project module change management process for new projects/products, and change in sub-ledger accounting rules
Liaising with project/product managers, project directors, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial management of projects
Providing financial advice and support to project teams on planning, forecasting, capital initiative assessment to enhance budgetary control and cost-efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 5 years of progressive and related accounting experience, especially experience accounting for project costs
Excellent working knowledge of GAAP for not-for-profit organizations
Proficient in accounting software and Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Oracle ERP, especially Project Accounting, General Ledger and Fixed Assets reporting and reconciliation
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff
Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel
Strong understand of project costs tracking, capitalization rules, and fixed assets lifecycle management
Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams, especially with non-financial product teams
Preferred
CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package
Progressive 401k matching contributions
Above market and generous paid time off package
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from
Company
Rotary International
Rotary International is an international service organization.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Alexander
Chief Communications Officer
Kwame Osei-Tutu
Paul Harris Fellow
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