Ed Farm was launched in February 2020 in Birmingham, AL to create a suite of signature programs designed to engage students, educators and adult learners in innovative digital skills experiences that better prepare them for the 21st century workforce. In February 2021, Ed Farm, in partnership with Apple and Southern, announced plans to launch the Propel Center, a physical and virtual hub based in Atlanta, GA that will partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide powerful learning experiences for HBCU students and staff, and increase the pool of HBCU graduates entering and leading the innovation economy.
Role Overview
Accounting
Manage all aspects of the month-end and year-end Close processes, including but not limited to the preparation and review of detailed journal entries, including payroll and employee benefits transactions, and preparation and review of monthly account reconciliations
Issue timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; prepare ad hoc reports as requested
Prepare various organizational filings for local, state, and federal agencies within required timelines
Manage accounts receivable and revenue recognition activities
Oversee supplier/vendor payment process
Oversee cash management process
Design, develop, and review complex cost allocations and reconciliations
Ensure financial transactions are accurately captured in the general ledger in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
In collaboration with HR, manage the integration of payroll entries into the general ledger
Audit Support
Assist in annual financial statement audit including preparation of work-papers and documentation
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Internal Controls
In concert with VP of Finance, establish and maintain internal controls in respect of segregation of duties, transaction approvals and safeguarding assets
Management
Supervise accounting staff and consultants as applicable
Other
Assist the VP of Finance with other tasks and projects as required.
Gather and report key performance indicators for the accounting team
Research accounting issues for compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance and recommend solutions
What You Bring
8-10 years of nonprofit accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Significant experience with Sage Intacct accounting software required
Experience with financial systems integrations
Experience preparing financial statements
Experience with tax compliance areas such as IRS tax reporting, W9’s, 1099s etc.
Understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance preferred
What You Receive
A challenging opportunity in a rapidly evolving organization
An integral role (+ responsibility) in building our culture
Unlimited PTO (yes we actually want you to take care of yourself)
An unmatched learning experience: every day brings new challenges so you will never be bored
100% employee paid benefits for employee-level, and 50% for families
4% 401K employee match
Hybrid work environment
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Education Management
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