Account Executive

, NY, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for a Direct Hire opportunity in Herndon, Virginia

SUMMARY:

The Specialist III, Accounting (a.k.a. Senior Accountant) position is ideal for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, extraordinary drive and a strong attention to details and accuracy. A successful Specialist III combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to process financial transactions, prepare financial entries, account reconciliations, and analyze financial reports. The ideal candidate also has experience collaborating on a team to complete monthly and annual close. The Specialist III assists the Controller and CFO to generate effective management reports by producing ongoing and ad hoc analyses of operating results.

Currently, this position is 100% telework, however, as our company starts to return to our new normal, a hybrid work pattern, this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our Herndon office, and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide analytical support for various departments as it corresponds to revenue, expense, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Maintain vendor and customer relationships by responding to all inquiries, requests for documentation and providing timely reports as needed.

Optimizes Work Processes:

Prepare monthly schedules and accounting entries to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close. Prepare schedules and reports to be included within corporate financial statement package. Resolve any general ledger discrepancies from source data prior to financial statement preparation.

Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.

Develop systematic processes to effectively monitor accounts, transactions, and changes in accounting policies. Assists in developing and updating accounting internal controls.

Collaborates:

Assist with annual and interim audits by preparing assigned schedules and providing requested documentation to external auditors.

Communicates Effectively:

Develop an understanding of the Client's business and its financial transactions. Communicate complex accounting and financial topics to Client Executive, senior leadership, and staff.

Be Open and Authentic:

Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas.

Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions.

Financial and Grant Transaction function:

Collaborate with Financial Planning to ensure correct alignment of budget and actual financial results and address ad-hoc grant related questions.

Prepare all grant cash, staff allocation and revenue entries. Ensure accurate financial statement reports for Grant service lines.

Monthly reconciliation of unpaid invoices for Verification Services and Transcript Ordering to Intacct AR.

Prepare monthly deferred revenue reconciliations. Review and reconcile all revenue schedules and payments from partners.

Assist with annual 990 Tax Return by preparing assigned schedules and providing requested documentation to external tax advisors.

Assist with the implementation and analysis of new and existing Accounting Guidance

Accounts Payable (AP) function:

Prepare and enter required monthly close entries for payroll, employee benefits and accrued expenses.

Reconcile and prepare monthly surcharges. Ensure accurate and timely payment of all surcharge payments.

Direct and manage AP Workflow, ensuring the proper coding and approval on all invoices and the accurate posting to the accounting system, Intacct.

Review and process all Concur expense reports.

Prepare monthly AP aging and accrued expense reconciliation reports.

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 8 total years of overall professional experience. A combination of education and experience, including through military service will also be considered.

3-5 years of experience in general accounting, and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Advanced knowledge of Excel.

Knowledge of grant regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to Federal and foundation grant funding and programs.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to:

Work both independently and successfully on a team.

Facilitate problem solving, and resolution.

Strong conflict resolution, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Demonstrates a professional, positive, and personable demeanor.

PREFERRED:

CPA or an active CPA candidate, highly preferred.

Experience with:

Sage Intacct.

Concur administration.

Avalara sales tax reporting software.

Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to not-for-profit organizations.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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