Senior Accountant (Located in Cleveland, OH)

Our client, a nonprofit, is searching for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting operations. This includes but is not limited to monthly financial reports, operational metrics, and overseeing expenses/reimbursements.

Responsibilities:

· Direct and optimize all financial and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and communicating with senior management

· Drive timely cash collection through streamlined monthly billing and focused cash management strategies

· Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

· Execute month, quarter and year-end closing activities and preparation of related financial statements for multiple entities

· Own the annual budgeting process from start to finish. Work with department leaders on individual budgets which then roll up to a consolidated, concise company budget

· Deliver performance metrics vs. the budget at all levels from executive summary down through granular level

· Establish and refine forecasting models for use in strategic business planning

· Work closely with CEO and COO to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation

· Review and update fixed asset records/system and reporting

· Assist with tax planning and compliance including federal, state, and local reporting

· Be a continuous improvement leader – research, prepare and execute Accounting Department initiatives including software systems, process, policies, personnel, etc.

· Other tasks/projects as assigned by Controller/CFO

Requirements:

· BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another business-related field

· 3+ years of progressive accounting experience

· Extensive experience in Financial Analysis, Income Tax, Design, and Implementation of Internal Controls, Management, Audit, Corporate Oversight, and Employee Benefits Administration

· Experience in lead or supervisory position, leading an accounting department

· Advanced MS Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables

· Highly motivated, analytical, big-picture thinker

· Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

· Ability to work independently as well as with a team

· Excellent written/verbal communication

· Hands-on problem solver

· Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines

· CPA, Master’s degree, Public Accounting tenure a plus

Salary Range: $60k-$80k