Senior Accountant - Pegasus Park
19 days ago
Dallas
Job Description Make an Impact as a Senior Accountant This position requires independent judgment and action and serves as a member of the Finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the grant accounting functions as well as supporting the CCG Finance team with the month-end closing process and special projects. Why work for ChildCareGroup? Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed. You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values: SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day INTEGRITY – Do what is right RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated INCLUSION – Value individual differences TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions • Prepares monthly billings for various grants including inputting drawdowns into government payment systems., • Prepares monthly financial reports for specific grants and contracts for internal and external users., • Reviews transactions to ensure they are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the grants or programs they are coded to., • Ensures revenue, expenses, and release of restrictions related to grants are recorded timely., • Performs monthly general ledger account reviews, reconciliations, and analysis as needed., • Prepares grant budgets and annual grant reporting., • Assists with special projects which may include, but are not limited to preparation of budget worksheets, audit schedules, and various account analysis., • Conducts cost analyses to evaluate spending effectiveness and correct project coding., • Serve as back-up for high-volume payment processing when necessary., • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. CPA or CPA candidate a plus, • 3 or more years of experience in a similar role., • Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, • Nonprofit accounting and governmental accounting experience a plus, • Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets required (v-lookups, pivot tables etc.), • Experience with Sage Intacct a plus, • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines required, • Must have a valid driver's license if applicable, • Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements, • Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation, • Ability to travel locally or out of town as required, • Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable, • Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing less than 50 pounds, • Visual attention, • Paid Parental Leave, • Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, • Telemedicine at no cost, • 401(k) with a company match, • Paid Time Off, • (12) Paid Company Holidays