Senior Accountant(remote)

Job Description

ITHAKA’s mission is to expand access to knowledge and education around the world. Our services — Artstor, JSTOR, Portico, and Ithaka S+R — enable people everywhere to learn, to grow, and to overcome historical barriers to education. In carrying out our mission, as employees we feel a deep responsibility to each other and our well-being, and are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

The Role

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Financial Services unit reporting to the Assistant Controller. This position works autonomously and collaboratively with other members of the Finance group, as well as interfacing with staff in the functional departments of the organization. Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant are focused on general ledger activities in support of internal and external financial reporting, grant accounting and reporting, investment and cash management, state sales tax compliance, and assisting the group in obtaining optimal benefits from the pending implementation of a new accounting system.

Responsibilities
Work closely with Assistant Controller to support the monthly financial closing by preparing expense trend report and budget variance analysis for pre-closing review by controller; coordinate the release of grant funds for revenue recognition; maintain and reconcile prepaid expenses; perform bank reconciliations.
Give proactive support in operationalizing the new Acumatica accounting system being launched 1/1/2022.
Perform monthly grant accounting closings and prepare monthly internal and periodic external grant reports required by Grantor.
Manage investment accounting function. Prepare monthly investment portfolio schedules tracking performance, purchases & sales, asset allocation and long-term capital fund balances working with Controller.
Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
Reconcile transactional data between fulfilment/billing systems and general ledger.
Manage state sales tax compliance (filings and remittances) and maintain global tax rate updates in the Vertex tax system working with Controller.
Support annual audit: work with the Assistant Controller to prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries.
Collaborate with the Assistant Controller to prepare annual tax returns (Form 990).
When COVID-19 related travel restrictions are no longer in place, some travel as needed to other ITHAKA offices.

Experience And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA a plus.
4-6 years of related work experience.
Experience with monthly financial closings and proficiency with an integrated G/L system is desired.
Experience with the Acumatica accounting system is a plus.
Familiarity with Fund Accounting.
Highly detail-oriented and organized.
Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
Ability to prioritize many work assignments; perform well under deadlines.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent communication and writing skills.