Accounting Officer supporting PFCU's mission by assisting members and performing financial operations. Responsible for regulatory compliance and maintaining confidentiality in financial transactions.
About the role
- Accounting Lead responsible for financial management and reporting for PFSCM. Overseeing accounting processes and team development in a hybrid role based in Arlington, Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and support to the accounting unit processes
- Manage the monthly close process including journal entries, reviews, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts
- Provide detailed analysis and reporting of expenses to the Finance/Accounting and other PFSCM Units
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and direct and manage accounting administration within the Finance & Accounting Team
- Ensure trial balances are reviewed on a monthly basis, abnormalities investigated, and resolution recommendations provided as necessary
- Review project-based reconciliations for all bank accounts and asset and liability reconciliations, as well as accrued & accounts payable accounts
- Review and manage reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, the profit and loss report, and PFSCM equity
- Serve as an approver for all accounting-related documents in the accounting system
- Monitor cash to GL balances and insurance charges regularly
- Review fees earned and ensure appropriate account transfers are made
- Prepare and review bank receipt vouchers to match incoming wire transfers and transfers between bank accounts
- Manage the monthly closing process by analyzing accounts and preparing adjusting journal entries
- Lead financial audits, including preparing various audit schedules
- Form 990 preparation and submission
- Maintain document retention in accordance with PFSCM policies and procedures
- Develop, maintain, and manage standard operating procedures and work instructions, including continuous improvement reviews and updates
- Manage staff performance and periodically evaluate the performance of individual staff
- Develop and maintain an onboarding training program and regular refresher training for internal teams, new hires, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on processes and SOPs
- Perform additional duties as necessary to increase team capacity and maintain performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field required
- CPA is required
- 8+ years’ of accounting experience, including using a computerized accounting system
- Experience with international donor agencies or government is a plus
- Strong action management, including the ability to manage projects in the most cost-efficient manner, resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressing conditions
- Advanced computing skills in standard software systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- English fluency required, including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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