Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant, Finance/Operations

Organizational Overview

Southface Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, is a leader in sustainable advocacy, building, planning and operations, across the U.S. With a mission to create a healthy and equitably built environment for all, Southface's program implementation, technical services, workforce development, research and policy practices are supporting better homes, workplaces and communities. Experts in the fields of resource efficiency, building tech and organizational sustainability since 1978, Southface is committed to building a regenerative economy to meet tomorrow's needs today.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant role is responsible for performing accounting and financial functions. This position is full-time and reports to the Controller. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for providing information to outsourced accounting firm to record transactions
• Assist outsourced accounting firm with preparing, reconciling, and resolving any discrepancies identified during the monthly close process
• Manage the Accounts Receivable collections process
• Audits and verifies generated vendor payment reports
• Assist with planning, formulating, execution, and maintaining the budgets for all departments
• Review and reconcile grants receivable balance monthly
• Provide monthly budget and project reports to Department Directors
• Work with the Development Department to provide timely and accurate program finance reports to be submitted to funding agencies
• Manage the grant information in Sage Intacct to ensure information is updated and complete and available for internal and external audits as needed
• Promote and provide consistent communication and outreach to customers and vendors
• Assist with the preparation of the financial audit
• Responsible for the accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for Clean Cities and SAE
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful applicant for the position will meet the following requirements:

• Degree in accounting with a minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior non-profit organizational experience required
• Grants Accounting experience required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM
• Solid analytical and organizational skills
• Flexible to changing priorities
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and positive team-building demeanor

Physical Requirements

Normal office setting

Benefits

Southface offers competitive health insurance and benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 17 days of Paid Time Off annually (prorated in your first year)
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Excellent medical insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Continuing education and professional development
• Flexible work schedule with a hybrid work options
• Organizational culture that highly values the contributions and character of its employees

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexible options. Occasional weekend or evening hours.

Application Process

Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application portal. Please, no telephone inquiries.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered.

Pre-employment background checks are conducted on final candidates.

Southface is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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