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SOUND Senior Accountant Job Description SUMMARY : The employee in this position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions and produces financial information in an accurate and timely manner under the direction of the Director of Accounting. This position requires proactive interaction across the organization as well as precise, detailed hands-on work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Maintain the general ledger, including month-end account reconciliations/closings, and the preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Generate monthly financial statement packet, prepare variance analysis and narrative, and present packet to the Director of Accounting and the CFO. Generate monthly program financial statements, distribute to program managers, assist program managers in reviewing their financials, make any corrections as needed, and help implement proactive and preventative measures to ensure accuracy. Prepare and record journal entries. Maintain the fixed asset module and prepare related journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations. Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations. Complete general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Identify and correct reconciliation issues in a timely manner. Provide various recurring and/or ad hoc financial reports. Ensure the organization is fully prepared for its annual financial audit and participate appropriately throughout the audit. Prepare the annual Form 990 tax filing. File reports with regulatory agencies. Assist with the budgeting process. Act as a technical resource for non-accounting staff. Add vendors and accounts to Microsoft Dynamics GP, noting reasonableness of vendors and appropriateness of accounts. Participate in staff meetings, individual supervision, and assigned committees, as required. Maintain current educational/technical skills by taking classes or attending conferences, coordinating with Director of Accounting. Sound Senior Accountant Page 1

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SOUNDSenior Accountant

Job Description

SUMMARY:The employee in this position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions and produces financial information in an accurate and timely manner under the direction of the Director of Accounting. This position requires proactive interaction across the organization as well as precise, detailed hands-on work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the general ledger, including month-end account reconciliations/closings, and the

preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Generate monthly financial statement packet, prepare variance analysis and narrative, and

present packet to the Director of Accounting and the CFO. Generate monthly program financial statements, distribute to program managers, assist

program managers in reviewing their financials, make any corrections as needed, and help implement proactive and preventative measures to ensure accuracy.

Prepare and record journal entries. Maintain the fixed asset module and prepare related journal entries, schedules, and

reconciliations. Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations. Complete general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Identify and correct

reconciliation issues in a timely manner. Provide various recurring and/or ad hoc financial reports. Ensure the organization is fully prepared for its annual financial audit and participate

appropriately throughout the audit. Prepare the annual Form 990 tax filing. File reports with regulatory agencies. Assist with the budgeting process. Act as a technical resource for non-accounting staff. Add vendors and accounts to Microsoft Dynamics GP, noting reasonableness of vendors

and appropriateness of accounts. Participate in staff meetings, individual supervision, and assigned committees, as required. Maintain current educational/technical skills by taking classes or attending conferences,

coordinating with Director of Accounting. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities. However, as a Senior Accountant serves as a

resource to other accounting staff.

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting required. At least five (5) years of broad accounting experience with increasing responsibilities. Designation of CPA preferred. Prior 501(c)(3) nonprofit accounting experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Management Reporter or similar software

packages. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe (Acrobat DC). Accuracy in keyboard and ten-key. Knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and extensive accounting and analysis experience. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to provide guidance to others involved in a

problem-solving process. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, manage multiple duties and priorities, and

maintain high standards of accuracy, productivity, and confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business contracts and/or grants,

spreadsheets, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients,

customers, and the general public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of clinical or technical information and deal with

several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to utilize strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work comfortably with individuals from varying educational, professional, and

economic backgrounds, and work compassionately with individuals who have a mental illness.

Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Must pass a criminal background check.

COMMENTS:This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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SOUND MENTAL HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITY RACE INDIVIDUALS, SEXUAL MINORITY INDIVIDUALS AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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