Position Overview: The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing general duties such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, supporting annual audit and financial statement preparation.

Paid As: Salary, Exempt Full-Time Employee

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Friday

Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Other Relationships: Works with Staff Accountant and all other agency departments, vendors, banking relationships, and Board members

AGENCY EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

• Maintain confidentiality of client, donor, volunteer, staff and board information
• Support the mission, vision and goals of Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
• Represent Meals On Wheels in a professional manner at all times
• Must have dependable transportation, valid driver license and personal vehicle insurance as required by the State of Texas
• Required to pass criminal background check and have a free and clear MVR
• Assist with meal delivery when volunteer callouts make it necessary for staff to deliver
• Contribute to other projects when necessary

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• This position is responsible for working with the VP Finance and Staff Accountant to provide accurate and timely financial reporting for executive management and third parties
• This includes A/P, A/R, monthly and annual financial statements, performance metrics, and other requested financial information used by management
• Provides cash flow projections to assist management in decision making
• Assist VP Finance in preparation of the annual budget and to assure budget is consistent with the strategic plan and overall company objectives
• Assist VP Finance in preparation for the annual audits, including audit work papers and gathering information for Form 990 and 990T
• Responsible for timely filing of annual excise tax Form 720
• Assist with the implementation of a new Accounting system during fiscal 2021
• Continue to help VP Finance with the development and continual enhancement of the new accounting software, including policies, procedures and practices
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting, federal and state regulations, GAAP, as well as accounting policies and procedures established by the Agency
• Make suggestions to VP Finance on procedures to maintain and enhance effective internal controls over financial operations that provide reasonable assurance that the organization's financial reporting is reliable and in compliance with GAAP, laws, regulations and agency policies
• Assist with reconciliation of bank statements, Raiser’s Edge database to general ledger and balance sheet accounts
• Works with Human Resources Manager to audit and process payroll
• Works with Grant Compliance Manager to allocate meals and other revenue and expenses to grants
• Ensure VP Finance is informed of any challenges, opportunities and successes
• Work in coordination with the all team members to ensure excellent customer service to donors, vendors, board members and staff
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited school of business
• Strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills required
• Must know pivot tables
• Experience with Abila MIP or Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software, Raiser’s Edge Donor Database, inter-fund accounting for subsidiary entities and nonprofit accounting preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a fast learner, meet deadlines, and handle stressful situations professionally
• Able to develop effective interpersonal relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite using Outlook, Excel and Word
• Able to work with mid-market accounting packages
• Strong analytical skills to review financial reports
• Must be detail oriented and provide accurate financial information
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work individually as well as in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients, donors, volunteers, staff and board members
• Must be able to work after hours and weekends when required
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift 25 lbs

EXPERIENCE

• Three to five years professional accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Must have experience with and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have experience in the use of independent judgment, and the ability to work with little supervision