Senior Accountant

SUMMARY : National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA is hiring for a full-time Senior Accountant. This position is responsible for posting cash/investment activity, maintaining Fixed Assets, recording General Ledger entries for revenues and expenses, managing monthly cost reimbursement programs billing, reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts, and assist with other month-end/year-end closing tasks as assigned. This position is a full-time, M-F 9am-5:30pm, salaried position with full benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintaining the Fixed Asset system

• Process acquisition of all new assets and the removal of disposed assets.
• Post monthly depreciation for fixed assets.
• Run the required reports after posting depreciation to balance Fixed Assets.

Managing Cost Reimbursement Programs

• Review monthly program expenses and prepare invoice/support to be submitted for reimbursement.
• Ensure timely payment by the funder for reimbursement requests.
• Maintain schedules of program spending compared to approved budget to share with key personnel.

Assisting with month-end and year-end closing

• Prepare assigned reconciliations of balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for all cash and investment accounts.
• Prepare a monthly expense report to upload to the General Ledger for each company credit card.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and analyze any significant variances to be shared with the Finance Team and other key personnel.
• Generate and disseminate monthly financial statements.
• Prepare various audit schedules as required.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Budget.
• Will serve as backup for Assistant Controller approving AP invoices in bill.com and other tasks as needed.

Monthly Reporting

• Update Patient Assistance and Young Adult Treatment Fund Trackers for patient grants provided.
• Complete Development report and reconcile General Ledger including Contributions, Releases, Investment Earnings.
• Complete monthly Key Metrics Report for Management Team.
• Complete monthly Finance Committee Report.
• Prepare other monthly reports as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Accounting required, Master’s preferred
• Four or more years of experience in an accounting department
• Experience with General Ledger maintenance a meeting deadline
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with healthcare preferred
• Non-profit experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, record keeping and general office methods
• Must have problem solving skills and a high degree of self-motivation
• Must be organized and able to prioritize duties and tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a team setting
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Significant experience with computers and software with special emphasis in the Windows environments and the ability to quickly learn new software packages
• Experience with spreadsheets at the intermediate level, including Excel Pivot Tables
• Experience with other Microsoft Suite products, preferred
• Team Player
• Must have experience working in small office, ability to multitask, work with team to make deadlines and complete various other projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties and responsibilities. While performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, carrying, lifting up to 10 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.

National Capital Treatment & Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer