Accountant II

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accountant II is responsible for full-cycle accounting functions in order to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. This position is responsible for assisting with recurring accounting activities, including general ledger close-out, account analysis and reconciliations, sub-system reconciliations, and financial requirements. The Accountant II is responsible for analyzing financial data, working with key stakeholders to determine proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP, and identifying and recommending changes in accounting systems and procedures where applicable.

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Establishes and manages effective and efficient processes that ensure timely reconciliations and ensures accuracy cash accounts.

• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for operating and master cash accounts.
• Prepares transactions and monthly general ledger entries for operating and master cash accounts.
• Maintains all required supporting documentation for audits.
• Coordinates and assists auditors during preparation for audit and fieldwork.

2. Prepares month and year-end journal entries and posts to the general ledger.

3. Assists with the processing of invoices and budgets. 

• Verifies the validity of payable invoices.
• Processes invoices in NetSuite.
• Assists in budget preparation for departments.
• Ensures proper authorization and coding to the appropriate general ledger account codes.

4. Performs Balance Sheet reconciliation.

• Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.

5. Assists with the preparation of restricted grants reports. 

• Prepares a monthly spreadsheet of restricted fund accounts to ensure accuracy of remaining balances. 
• Assigns function codes for restricted grants. 

6. Assists with audit schedule and provides assistance to internal and external audits.

7. Researches and responds to inquiries and other complex accounting functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field 
• 3-5 years of GAAP experience, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month end close
• Non-profit experience preferred
• NetSuite experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Certified Public Accountant or CPA eligible preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite).
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits a desire to learn.
• Ability to plan and organize work, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external sources and keep management informed.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy and be detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

COMPLIANCE:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

COMPETENCIES:

Action-Oriented / Customer Focus / Drives for Results / Priority Setting / Managerial Courage / Interpersonal Savvy / Creativity / Standing Alone / Time Management / Decision Quality / Self-development / Patience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift 10 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis. 

This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).

*Is legally able to work in the United States.