Senior Financial Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for working with the finance team on managing the organization's expenditure reports, invoicing, daily banking, financial policies and capital assets. The Senior Financial Accountant will collaborate with colleagues in business meetings and planning sessions to monitor expenditure reports and budgets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Expenditure reports
• Daily banking
• Invoicing
• Budget revisions
• Sales tax reconciliation

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred. At least 5 years of governmental finance experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to analyze financial data and make informed recommendations
• Must be able to communicate effectively and present ideas both orally and in written form
• Possess ability to present budget findings and make recommendations to management
• Must be proficient in using budgeting software and financial tools
• Ability to review budget proposals and financial reports
• Knowledge of budgeting practices and financial forecasting

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.