Accountant

Monday through Friday, 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm

$55,000.00-$70,000.00 annually

BASIC FUNCTION OF ACCOUNTANT :

• Oversees all accounting related to the general ledger.
• Prepares financial reporting including internal management reporting, compliance reporting and year end financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Ensures all timelines are met.

• Performs technical research and analysis on a wide range of complex accounting and finance matters.
• Assists the Controller and Chief Financial Officer in year-end audit process for New Opportunities and affiliated companies.
• Directs monthly Board Report financial process.
• Maintains fiscal policies and procedures to ensure adherence to Agency approval and authority guidelines.
• Monitors financial systems and controls to protect Agency assets and exposure.
• Recommends business process redesign on accounting and financial workflow to improve productivity and quality in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Works with internal management and grantors to establish fiscal parameters and processes to support service programs.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer and Controller with financial and accounting operations, including internal and external financial reporting and administrative controls.
• Recommends business process redesign on accounting and financial workflow to increase fiscal effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACCOUNTANT :

• Provides functional direction to Fiscal Department staff members.
• Pursues personal professional development in accounting and systems technology.
• Verifies, allocates, posts and reconciles transactions.
• Produces accounting reports with goal of zero errors.
• Analyzes financial information and summarizes financial status in conjunction with Controller and / or CFO.
• Provides technical support and advice; interfaces with internal management and external funding representatives.
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Documents policies and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Participates in financial standards setting and forecast process, working with Controller and CFO.
• Provides input into departmental goal setting.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements; active in creation of New Opportunities annual budget.
• Participates in internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates with the Controller to assist in review of staff activities and work product.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS OF ACCOUNTANT :

Education :

4 year degree in Accounting / Finance, or Masters in Business Administration with Accounting concentration.

Experience :

• 5 plus years years accounting and data systems experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• 3 plus years supervisory experience preferred.

Job Skills :

• Solid accounting and financial management skills, based on generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet established time frames and accounting schedules.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational, recordkeeping and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills, including excel, word and financial systems (Paylocity, BlackBaud).
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proven senior accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Awareness of business trends.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

Licenses / certifications :

CPA preferred, but not required.

Great opportunity to make a difference in people's lives as an accountant. Work / life balance. Excellent leave policy. Great team of co-workers.

Will be involved with many different types of businesses and functions. Not just doing accounting. Opportunity to become CPA - CFO is a licensed practicing CPA.

EOE / AA / M / F / Vets / Disability

Benefits Include :

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Vacation Time
• Personal Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay

New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.

New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns.

We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.

Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve.

Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.

In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.

In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization.

With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.

While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories :

• Energy Assistance and Weatherization
• AIDS / HIV Prevention
• Fatherhood Initiative
• Employment Education and Training
• Child Welfare and Family Development Services
• Early Childhood Education Programs
• Elderly Services
• Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
• Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services

Salary Description $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year