Accountant for Programs HHO

Heartland Alliance, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing, jobs and justice – and leads state and national policy efforts, which target lasting change for individuals and society.

As part of a team, the Accountant will join the Associate Directors of Accounting in managing the accounting functions of HHO. This position is responsible for helping to maintain the financial health of the Organization as directed by the Controller. This includes, but is not limited to, the handling of daily transactions, month-end closing tasks, year-end audit tasks, outside agency audit tasks, and other job-related duties as assigned. This position is also responsible for helping to create or change, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures as required to maintain the financial health of the Organization. This should be accomplished by having a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.

* Monitors and maintains the General Ledger (GL) and the Cash Receipts Journal (CRJ), Accounts Receivable Journal (ARJ), Accounts Payable Journal (APJ), and Cash Disbursement Journal (CDJ). * Performs, monitors, and delegates duties related to the daily close, month-end close, year-end close, and outside agency audit tasks involving the GL, CRJ, ARJ, APJ, and CDJ. * Establishes budgets and cost centers for individual program funding sources. * Writes and codes journal entries, bank account reconciliations, general ledger account analyses, cash draw downs, and vouchering. * Assists in the production of contract operating statements, operating statements, balance sheets; and in explaining variances with these financial documents. * Assists with the preparation of other financial documents and analyses. * Demonstrates a thorough understanding of contractual obligations and other pertinent matters as set forth in the business transactions of the Organizations. * Provides management with timely reviews of the financial status and progress in its various programs and activities. * Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations. * Demonstrates industry knowledge of social services. * Is responsible for building and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with program staff in all financial aspects related to daily accounting duties and cost center management. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:** * **Education and/or Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Experience with federal, state and local government funding and reporting. * **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:** Recognition as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable. * **Language and Communication Skills:** Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and financial communities. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and Board of Directors. * **Mathematical Skills:** Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. * **Reasoning Ability:** Ability to multitask and prioritize. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. * **Computer Skills:** To perform this job successfully, an individual should have or be able and willing to acquire knowledge of Financial Edge and - QuickBooks; and have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. **Physical Demands:** * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. * The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. * The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. **Work Environment:** * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.