Seeking Accountant for North Dakota Community Foundation

DeborahClark

Title: Accountant

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

·        The employer is a growing nonprofit organization with annual revenues in the tens of millions of dollars.

·        The Accountant plays a key role in implementing administrative systems that support the mission and growth of the nonprofit organization.

·        The nonprofit organization is committed to offering a good work life balance and to career growth and promoting continuing education for employees.

·        Compensation is competitive with the market and the position offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including retirement, medical, vision, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and generous vacation and sick leave.

Job Description

 ·        The Accountant is a key member of the staff and is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, records management, and general business administration functions.

·        This is a permanent full-time position in Bismarck, ND working in a typical office environment.

·        The Foundation’s integrated system is FOUNDANT Technologies.

·        This Accountant reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

 Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

·        Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards

·        Enter data, balance, and maintain the state-of-the art integrated accounting system

·        Process and account for daily financial activity

·        Process accounts payable invoices and payroll

·        Reconcile bank accounts

·        Record activity and reconcile investment pool accounts monthly

·        Perform periodic account analysis and reconciliation

·        Prepare internal reports and assist in the budgeting process

·        Preparation of the annual IRS form 990

·        Prepare data and work with external auditors for the annual certified financial audit

·        Assist with managing the aspects of Human Resources/Personnel functions

·        Process daily gifts

·        Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of all data

·        Implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency

·        Document, analyze and monitor internal processes

·        Help to maintain a safe and secure working environment

·        Other duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Must be able to maintain the highest level of integrity and meet bonding standards

·        Must be extremely accurate and precise while handling multiple tasks

·        Must be proficient with Excel, Word & Outlook. some advanced excel functions (vlookups & sumif)

·        Must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting processes and their impact on financial statements

·        Must have strong organizational & technical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

·        Must have strong written and oral communication skills

·        Bachelor Accounting Degree required, CPA preferred

·        Experience in financial statement preparation

To Apply

This position is available to begin immediately and will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified and accepts the position. Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Email as an attachment a cover letter with salary requirements & a resume/CV to kdvorak@ndcf.net