Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst assists the Senior Director of Finance in the preparation of monthly financial reporting, the annual audit and the 403 B plan audit work papers, the supporting schedules for the Form 990, and supports the monthly closing.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
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Prepares the monthly financial and management reports, comparing actuals to budget/forecast. Answers questions from managers and provides additional information as needed. Prepares or serves as backup in all areas of financial statement preparation. (20%)

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Prepares required schedules for annual financial, A-133 and 403b audits, and Form 990. (20%)

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Prepares grants reports and grant budgets. (5%)

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Maintains expert knowledge of the report writer, creates new reports, and resolves issues which may occur. Provides support in maintaining internal budgets, forecasting, and reporting. (15%)

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Provides input into accounting software selection and has significant role in implementation. (20%)

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Prepares account reconciliation schedules and supports the month closing as needed. (20%)

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Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

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A minimum of 10 years of experience in a not for profit environment.

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Experience with federal grants and contracts management is required.

Knowledge

• Understanding of not for profit accounting principles.
• Knowledge of A-133 cost principles.
• Previous experience in selecting and implementing software systems preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of account reconciliations, account analysis, and journal entries.

Skills

• Self – starter able to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Has demonstrated skills in problem solving, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are required.
• Highly skilled with the Microsoft Office suite of products – primarily Excel.
• Experience working with Navision software preferred.

Ability:

2. Please submit a cover letter and your resume to
sidney.jackson@usa.childcareaware.org