Senior Accountant

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and the leading authority on their healthy development. Millions of Girl Scout alums across the country and the world have gone on to achieve incredible things and make a tremendous impact in fields ranging from public policy, medicine, journalism, and athletics to international relations, science, technology, art, and entertainment.

As a mission-driven organization, Girl Scouts of the USA champions girls as they explore their worlds, try new things, and develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. From stargazing during a first overnight camping trip to building robots, navigating a rocky hiking trail, working together on a community project, and learning about the importance of environmental stewardship, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can unapologetically be themselves as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that matter most to them. Along the way they learn the power of friendship, connection, and teamwork.  

Girl Scouts are doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers, and the GSUSA team is here to center, support, and inspire them, working with 111 local councils across the country and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to deliver our life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 

This is a Hybrid Position with 2 days per week in the NYC office 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for handling complex GSUSA accounting transactions and financial work processes.  The incumbent plays a key role in the monthly close of the general ledger, preparation of financial reports and ensuring adherence to the financial close calendar.  The Senior Accountant serves as primary resource for revenue, expense, cash recording and balance sheet account reconciliations. This position manages, analyzes and reconciles various sub-ledgers to the general ledger, including payroll interfaces and recording of monthly profit and loss statements from outside units. 

This position provides technical advice and assistance to accounting staff, on the treatment of various accounting transactions, and assists in the training of new staff. This position stays abreast of accounting pronouncements that may impact not-for-profits in general and GSUSA specifically. In the absence of the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant coordinates the activities of the General Ledger team to ensure that priorities are met and work is completed accurately on a timely basis.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Primary duties of the position

• Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets financial accounts and reports to ensure accurate development and finalization of GSUSA monthly and annual financial statements. Produces monthly income/expense statements and financial reports and statements for submission to the Assistant Controller and Controller for review prior to release to management.
• Prepares monthly, detailed narrative analysis of assigned general ledger accounts for Assistant Controller and Controller’s review reflecting trends, variations, and unusual items from prior reports; prepares variety of other financial reports and undertakes a variety of special accounting and financial analysis projects.
• Records and reconciles daily, monthly and annual revenue, expense, asset and liability transactions into the general ledger and reconciles systems and sub-systems.
• Ongoing interaction with various levels of management and contact with other GSUSA units; external contact with auditors and account officers from banks, investment brokerages, and government agencies to respond to inquiries, to verify or share information, and to resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluates the effects of changes in operating procedures on accounting and financial reporting systems and recommends refinement of account structures, reports, accounting systems and procedures to streamline and continuously improve workflow. Interprets and analyzes trends or deviations from accounting standards and identifies and satisfies management informational needs.
• Implements new and/or modified computer application systems and assists in resolving problems related to computer generated data. Ensures effective implementation of new and/or modified computer systems by keeping abreast of new developments.
• Assists internal and external auditors, as required.
• Provides technical support and advice to less experienced accountants and assists in their training. Serves as ongoing technical resource in department by staying abreast of and disseminating changes and updates within the field.
• Coordinates the work activities of the general ledger staff members to meet financial reporting requirements and/or schedules in the absence of the Accounting Manager.
• Performs other related duties as required including special projects.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities within a deadline driven environment
• Proven ability to use considerable tact, diplomacy, judgment, and must be flexible and adaptable.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player as well as work independently with minimal supervision, maintain professional and confidential demeanor.
• Strong work ethics and seeks a challenge and strives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with the design and creation and analysis of a variety financial reports using accounting systems and report writers

• Office 365 proficiency with advanced emphasis in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Fluency with Financial software applications and general ledgers Abila MIP and NetSuite e-commerce a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• 5 years general ledger accounting experience as a professional-level accountant in either a corporate, public or nonprofit environment.  Experience in a not for profit and/or industry experience, a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday with a 35 hour per week schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL (If yes, enter percentage of travel required):         ☐ Yes         %           X  No  

AAP/EEO Statement:  GSUSA is an equal employment opportunity employer.

SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $110,000

What We Offer: 

Girl Scouts is powered by people, and we encourage our team members to be their best selves in and out of the office. We place a high priority on flexibility and offer a competitive employee salary and benefits package that includes: 

Paid Time Off:  

GSUSA offers 20+ days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, as well as 9 workplace holidays, and year-round early closures on Fridays and preceding most holiday weekends. GSUSA staff also enjoy a paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.  

Other Benefits: 

• Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage 
• • Plan options with individual and family coverage which includes wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance. 
  • Both plans include GSUSA partial subsidy of premium costs
  • Dental and vision coverage 

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with Health Savings Accounts 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• Flexible work arrangements 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave 
• 401(K) with company match 
• Sick leave 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation 
• Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year 
• Access to Employee Engagement Groups