Accountant

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration. Advanced degree or CPA strongly preferred. • Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience. • Professional financial statement preparation experience including fund accounting skills and software experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must have in depth knowledge of accounting principles & practices, budgets, computerized fund accounting systems and spreadsheets. • Non-profit and grant or governmental funding experience required. • Must be experienced in using software including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Database experience a plus. • Working knowledge of Financial Edge accounting software preferred. • Ability to work independently on multiple projects, with numerous interruptions. • Must have strong oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals at all organizational levels. • Ability to be self directed and effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.