Senior Accountant

Foxboro, MA
Full Time
Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc.
Experienced
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About the Senior Accountant:
The Senior Accountant prepares financial reports, performs research and analysis, maintains the general ledger, performs account reconciliations, assists with audit preparations, and carries out other accounting duties as may be required.

Internal until 10/28/2024


We are looking for a team member who has a: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize deadlines
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Effective interpersonal and communicative capability
  • Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and collaboratively within both the finance team and across agency departments
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity
  • Possess a high level of expertise in MS Excel
  • Supervisory skills that include the ability to train and supervise
  • Proficiency in using various technologies necessary to meet the production demands of the job, such as MS Teams, Outlook, and accounting software systems such as Blackbaud NXT Financial Edge, or similar accounting software
In this Senior Accountant role, you'll get to:
  • Collaborate with the Controller in developing, implementing, and monitoring internal accounting controls and accounting systems
  • Assist the Controller in the review of month-end financial statements, researching any significant fluctuations in the Balance Sheet and Income Statements
  • Manage the monthly financial schedules and reconciliation of fixed assets, prepaids, debts, various liability accounts, and short-term and long-term leases
  • Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger to assure accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
  • Prepare month-end journal entries and any necessary adjusting entries
  • Verify and post all transactions ensuring they are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.
  • Prepare, examine, and/or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
  • Manage and supervise direct report(s).
  • Collaborate with the finance team and other internal departments to ensure program reporting aligns with accurate accounting practices and intended financial outcomes
  • Implement appropriate procedures necessary to conduct detailed reviews of internal and external financial documents, ensuring proper account coding has been applied
  • Assist the Controller with the fiscal year-end close, annual corporate audit, and other external compliance audits
  • Preparation of the annual Uniform Financial Statement and Independent Auditor’s Report (UFR)
  • Maintain organized, accurate, and complete accounting records and documentation as required by KDC in accordance with GAAP standards, legal requirements, and regulatory agencies
  • Evaluate and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property
  • Maintain construction-in-process (CIP) schedule recording journal entries to record Fixed Assets
  • Ensure reasonable allocation methods of shared costs are being applied appropriately
  • Applies keen investigative skills to identify accounting irregularities, errors, or potential fraud, offering suggestions for process improvement or internal control efficiencies
  • Review accounts for discrepancies and take action to reconcile differences
  • May participate in various business processes and technology integration initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with all KDC policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned
KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence!
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