DEPARTMENT: Fiscal
REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller/Controller
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial data, communicating problems, and making recommendations to the Assistant Controller/Controller. This individual will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of various federal, state, local, private foundations, and corporate sponsored social service programs.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Aligned with the UAC mission of having a strong desire to uplift our community;
- Able to work within a team to make both the team and the client successful;
- Proactive at identifying, communicating and resolving issues before they grow;
- A skilled problem solver able to own partner issues from beginning to end.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with program leaders to develop budgets and budget modifications;
- Prepare journal and closing entries as required;
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports to program leaders, including budget comparisons;
- Provide schedules as requested for annual audit;
- Provide information to program partners with regards to grant proposals (i.e. copies of certificates of liability, letters of incorporation, BCO certificates, etc.);
- Prepare monthly invoices to funders;
- Prepare and review Aged Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports by funder and program monthly;
- Follow-up with funders regarding outstanding invoices as requested;
- Conduct new program partner fiscal orientation;
- Perform special projects/duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller/Controller;
- Assist with preparation of the UAC audits and related schedules;
- Management of UAC General Funds Department Accounts and Related assets;
- Work closely with leadership to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Fiscal team;
- Responsible for supporting and achieving Department Annual and Quarterly Goals;
- Other miscellaneous projects or tasks as may arise from time to time.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting, compliance and reporting requirements as they relate to nonprofit organizations (familiarity with City of Philadelphia regulations a plus);
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel);
- Detailed-oriented and organized with excellent analytical ability;
- Excellent communication and customer service skills to effectively communicate with employees, business leaders, program managers and directors;
- Must maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidence;
- Must have the ability to meet established accounting and reporting deadlines;
- Must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- BS/BA degree in Accounting, additional education/certification is a plus;
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. NetSuite)
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization or with nonprofit clients
Skills Required
- BS or BA degree in Accounting
- Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting software, such as NetSuite
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization or with nonprofit clients
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Additional education or certification
What We Do
The Urban Affairs Coalition unites government, businesses, neighborhoods, and individual initiative to improve quality of life in the Philadelphia region, build wealth in urban communities, and address emerging issues. It is home to more than 50 organizations and strengthens nonprofits through fiscal sponsorship, shared services, program development, and capacity building. Its work also supports youth, young adults, low-income households, working families, and community businesses.
