Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant reports to the Vice President of Finance. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all financial data and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accounting, and auditing requirements. The Senior Accountant works closely with team members in the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll/Grants Management functions as well as across departments throughout the Aquarium to effectively manage day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities and provide stakeholders with timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting and analysis.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manages general ledger and completes month-end and year-end close processes, including the creation of various journal entries
• Calculates and maintains accruals, deferrals, fixed assets, and prepaids
• Completes monthly reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, systems tie outs, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Assists with the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting documents
• Prepares financial reports for taxes, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Along with the Vice President of Finance, lead annual financial audit process
• Assists the Vice President of Finance in preparing documents, preparing budget versus actual reporting, and producing analysis to interpret complicated financial information for managers and executives
• Assists the Vice President of Finance with the annual budget process and forecasting process
• Identify improvement and implement best practices to improve daily operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Three to five years of progressive experience in accounting roles with two to three years managerial experience and experience in public accounting preferred
• Experience in a non-profit organization highly preferred
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills required
• Active CPA credentials (or in progress)
• Financial systems expertise and experience bridging multiple platforms/tools
• Experience with Sage and/or Tessitura ideal
• Attention to detail with outstanding problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Concise, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to the Aquarium’s mission, with an appreciation for the important role that the Aquarium plays in conservation, education and the life of a vibrant community

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.