Senior Accountant

About JumpStart Inc.

JumpStart is a non-profit venture development organization whose mission is to unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship to transform entire communities. Our vision is collaborating with partners to generate dramatically improved and inclusive economic outcomes by supporting diverse entrepreneurs, optimizing entrepreneurial ecosystems, and accelerating innovation.

Key to JumpStart's success is its ability to leverage the skills, experience, and creativity of its inspired team to transform entrepreneurial aspirations into actions with measurable impact. JumpStart associates take great pride in making JumpStart a highly demanding yet enjoyable workplace.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. This position is responsible for performing detailed general ledger reconciliations, account analysis, month-end close procedures, and identifying discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee general ledger activities, including complex reconciliations, journal entries, and adjustments.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, non-profit and for-profit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with and monitor organizational budgets, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Prepare and monitor fund management operations, including journal entries and adjustments, and prepare fund management company financial statements.
Under the direction of the Controller, manage external and internal audit requirements by providing accurate documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial compliance of the preferred provider network, ensuring smooth operations, accurate reporting, and compliance.
Assist the treasury function including investment management and bank reconciliations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA designation preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and grant management.
Knowledge of billing/accounts receivable processes and financial operations.
Advanced proficiency in accounting software such as Microsoft Excel.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

Experience with Sage Intacct, budgeting, and financial planning tools.
Familiarity with managing provider networks or similar operational systems.
Knowledge of operational frameworks for managing provider networks or similar systems.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to innovation and continuous learning.
Ability to work independently and with accountability.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid role that requires a mix of in-office and remote work. It offers flexibility while fostering collaboration.

JumpStart's Core Values and Key Cultural Behaviors

Accountability: Act to deliver on commitments and generate results, and if expectations aren't clear, ask
Entrepreneurial: Embrace opportunity, continuous improvement, and change, and contribute to the solution as we evolve
Equity: Committed to corrective action regarding historically underserved and underrepresented populations through entrepreneurship and innovation
Energy: Address our work with focus, grit, and enthusiasm
Collaboration: Collaborate with others to play our most helpful role(s) and to increase effectiveness
Humility: Balance self-assurance with listening to understand, having an open mind, and demonstrating patience

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of JumpStart. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.

Compensation details: 75000-90000 Yearly Salary

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JumpStart Inc.

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