What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Aurora Resource Group?
Job Description
Job Description
Aurora Resource Group is pleased to partner with a well-known client in the non-profit sector to recruit a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant with a strong focus on ledger management and reporting.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to oversee general ledger management and financial reporting for designated units. This role serves as the key point of contact for financial transactions and related inquiries from field units.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly journal entries for designated funds, including intercompany transactions.
- Review and process incoming cash receipts and accounts payable transactions, ensuring proper general ledger coding and compliance with organizational financial policies.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Work closely with field personnel to oversee grant revenue recognition, including accruals, billing, and reporting.
- Generate and analyze financial statements, identifying budget variances and providing insights to assigned locations on a monthly or as-needed basis.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Serve as a liaison between the finance department and field units to address accounts payable, cash receipts, and reporting concerns.
- Monitor and track capital expenditures and deferred maintenance projects.
- Conduct training sessions for field personnel on financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversee the maintenance and management of custodial accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of documentation for internal and external audits.
- Support the budgeting process for assigned units, coordinating and assisting with preparation and implementation.
- Conduct financial research and complete special projects as needed.
- Provide backup support for other accounting team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies