Senior Accountant

TITLE: Senior Accountant    

DEPARTMENT: Finance       

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Financial Operations

LOCATION: Remote

SALARY :  USD $85,000 - $106,000 (Placement within this range is dependent upon

experience and location)

Catalyst is a global nonprofit supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with preeminent thought leadership, actionable solutions, and a galvanized community of multinational corporations to accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for women is progress for everyone.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of our team, you will prepare monthly journal entries and account analysis; maintain the accuracy and integrity of subsidiary and general ledgers, ensuring they align with regional jurisdiction reporting requirements; maintain and monitor restricted income; assist with monthly financial statements and support the annual audit. You will also provide support and assist the department in general accounting responsibilities as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·      Prepares monthly revenue recognition analysis/calculation

·      Maintains General Ledger, including preparing journal entries and reviewing entries submitted by other departments to ensure accuracy and adequate support

·      Assists with monthly and year-end financial closing and preparing internal reporting

·      Assists with audits of company information or other projects by interacting with external auditors and producing/retrieving supporting documentation for all audit activity

·      Analyzes operating outcomes on corporate and all divisional, regional & department levels

·      Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc business auditing and analysis relating to business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations as directed

·      Manages the production of balance sheet account analysis and subsidiary ledger reconciliations to the general ledger

·      Creates and/or modifies documentation of accounting processes and regularly works with staff in a continuous effort to promote and provide top quality standards and practices for the organization at all times

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·      Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business finance, or a related field, and has passed at least one part of the CPA exam with plans to obtain the certification required

·      At least 3-5 years of experience with a minimum of a year of non-profit experience

·      Salesforce and Intacct experience is also preferred

·      High level proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

·      Outstanding financial and analytical skills and an ability to clearly communicate nuanced ideas and research findings to a wide range of audiences, from line managers to senior executives

·      Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail

·      Outstanding communication skills, including experience making both verbal and written presentations

·      Positive attitude and a strong desire to be a part of a diverse team

·      Ability to maintain confidential information

·      Highly developed interpersonal skills, a commitment to customer service, and a professional demeanor

·      Ability effectively in a virtual work environment