Finance - Assistant Director of Finance - FT - GLOW

Start a fulfilling career that makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We have a variety of full and part-time jobs available and are looking for candidates who are eager to learn. Our employees receive a range of benefits including health insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401K, generous paid time-off and continuing education support!

Summary: This position assists the Director of Finance with monthly and annual financial close and reporting activities, and preparation of various financial reports including the CFR and monthly financial statements. Responsible for accounts payable, participant payroll, and banking. Provides accurate, helpful and timely customer service to meet the needs of internal and external Arc customers.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with month-end closing procedures including completion of general ledger account reconciliations and preparation of the Board of Directors packet for CFO’s review.
• Assists with annual audit, pension audit, CFR, budgeting, and other reporting and analysis as required.
• Responsible for overseeing accounts payable, including check, ACH and credit card payments, as well as allocations and 1099 processing.
• Assists with financial analysis to support the organization’s priorities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial policies and procedures.
• Developing, maintaining and evaluating a strong environment of internal controls, including documentation of policies and procedures.
• Responsible for overall accuracy of financial information including expense coding.
• Participates in quality assurance and compliance activities as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Nonessential Functions:
Participates on agency committees and functions, as needed.

Reporting Responsibilities:
Reports to: Director of Finance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hire, manage, evaluate the Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Junior Accountant

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong accounting background to include, but is not limited to; general ledger, adjusting journal entries, reconciliation, audits, IRS, Medicaid, and 401(k).
• Proactively develop staff through activities including, but not limited to, goal setting, performance appraisals, regular coaching sessions.
• Sets tone for proactive, timely, high-quality work, delivered with accuracy, integrity, continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
• Ability to build relationships across various functional areas with the capability to influence and collaborate.
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, managing multiple shifting priorities.
• Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds including workforce, families and people receiving services.
• Deal discreetly with confidential or sensitive information.
• Good communication, computer and supervisory skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Convey an image consistent with the Arc’s values.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 5-7 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Accounting, financial analysis and budgeting experience within a large, complex nonprofit organization
Prior supervisory experience
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)