Girl Scouts of West Central Florida · 4 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Tampa,FL,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expGirl Scouts of West Central Florida is seeking a Senior Accountant to safeguard the resources and reputation of the Council by directing and coordinating the organization’s accounting functions. The role involves overseeing financial processes, ensuring GAAP compliance, and collaborating with the VP of Finance to improve efficiency and support budgeting and reporting.
CommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Reconciling sub-ledgers to general ledger account balances
Overseeing month-end and year-end close processes and checklists
Preparing financial statements, journal entries and account reconciliations
Ensuring proper internal controls through regular assessment and evaluation
Assisting with budget preparation and preparing the monthly budget variance analyses
Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
Collaborating with VP of Finance and Finance Team members to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency
Accounting, reporting, and assisting with budgeting for the Council’s grant portfolio
Maintains control over the general ledger and accounting information systems
Oversees financial close of periods and preparation of financial statements
Performs complex reconciliations
Prepares budget vs. actual performance reports to Council leadership staff
Investigates and resolves issues
Oversees sales tax return filings, 1099 preparation, and other federal and state tax and reporting requirements
Collaborates with VP of Finance in maintaining internal controls to assure sound fiscal responsibility
Partners with VP of Finance to develop new processes and procedures for improved efficiency throughout the Council
Collaborate with the VP of Finance to prepare for the annual external audit ensuring timely resolution of audit requests and findings
Maintains the Council's Chart of Accounts, standalone accounting systems, and subledgers
Develops and maintains financial and accounting policies and procedures
Oversee the monitoring of grant funding fiscal requirements, track spending and compliance, and submit the financial reporting to grant funders
Oversight of accounts payable processing and issuing of payments to vendors
Oversight of payroll processing
Assists with the annual budgeting process
Provides technical support for both internal and external users of Council’s financial data
Provides training in accounting systems and processes, as needed
Provides banking and financial management support to troop and service unit volunteers
Provides direction and support services for all accounting functions including accounts receivable and accounts payable, product sales, and retail sales
In collaboration with VP of Finance, provide Finance Team members with the tools, training and coaching that lead to success in their roles
Foster individual and team pride in achieving assigned goals and contributing to the Girl Scout mission
Build a work environment that is motivating and respectful
Participates in staff meetings and attends Council meetings, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
3 to 5 years' accounting experience required, nonprofit experience preferred, to include expertise in accounting systems, financial reporting, and auditing
Proficiency with GL accounting, banking, A/R, A/P, month end journal entries and statements, payroll entries, year-end processes, reporting, and audit support
Confidence and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and MIP Accounting (Abila cloud version) or similar software
Knowledge or ability to learn different online financial systems, such as point of sale, A/R (NetSuite), payment and credit card processing
To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, with or without accommodation, a person must be able to utilize basic office equipment including computers and phones
Preferred
CPA preferred
Nonprofit experience preferred
Confidence and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and MIP Accounting (Abila cloud version) or similar software is preferred
Engaging communication style, verbal and written – Spanish speaking is a plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Mileage reimbursement, in accordance with council policy
Council provided tools of the trade
Laptop, council phone, and workstation at Leadership Center
A work environment that fosters and celebrates achievement, belonging and commitment
Company
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Focused on developing girls via leadership development and experiential programmes.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
2023-05-01Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Gabriella Gillen-Sanchez
Member of CEO Girl Scout Advisory Board
Mary Pat King, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
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