Senior Accounting Specialist (Bilingual, Non-profit)

Required Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience in general accounting (any of the following areas: A/P, A/R, general ledger accounting, cash management, payroll, etc.), with at least 2 years of experience in non-profit, grant or fund accounting areas.
• 4 or more years of experience utilizing accounting software and ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-profit revenue recognition principles.
• Prior experience performing expense allocations for multiple subsidiaries, departments or other cost centers.
• Prior experience performing accounting reconciliations such as bank reconciliations or other balance sheet account reconciliations. Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database programs.
• Intermediate Spanish language skills sufficient to speak fluently and write detailed emails.
• Effectively manages emails, creates professional documents and spreadsheets, and maintains accurate database records.
• Ability to track multiple tasks and projects at a time and follow detailed instructions and procedures when completing work.
• Ability to perform detailed data entry with very high level of accuracy.
• Communication Skills. Professional written and verbal communication. Writes clearly and adapts communication to suit various audiences, providing relevant context and asking thoughtful questions to understand others’ perspectives and foster engaging, effective interactions. Organizes and shares information effectively. Receives and applies constructive feedback effectively.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. Works independently within established procedures, leveraging available resources to overcome challenges and identify effective solutions. Demonstrates self-awareness by recognizing when support is needed and appropriately seeking guidance or resources.
• Customer Service. Professionalism in customer service. Displays a courteous, helpful attitude at all times when interacting with clients. This includes being patient and respectful, taking the time to actively listen to clients’ needs and concerns, and responding thoughtfully and appropriately. Ability to ease the concerns of upset or anxious clients by de-escalating tense situations.
• Highly Organized, motivated, and detail oriented. Understands how to prioritize competing needs and tasks without compromising quality. Reliably completes assignments within established deadlines. Proactive, self-directed, and driven to achieve goals.
• Attention to detail: Notices and fixes errors that others might overlook. Acknowledges mistakes and turns them into learning opportunities. Has a track record of leaving things better than they found them.
• Commitment to anti-discrimination and employee well-being. Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from different backgrounds, demographics, and communication styles to foster a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment.
• Team Collaboration. Actively contributes to team success by completing tasks, meeting goals, and supporting project outcomes. Demonstrates respectful collaboration by actively listening to colleagues, valuing different ideas, and seeking opportunities to improve processes. Understands that their team’s success is their own success, and they share responsibility when their team experiences difficulties along the way.
• Prior experience with grant regulatory requirements including 2CFR200 regulations for federal funding.
• Prior experience with payroll processing and payroll accounting.
• Prior experience with accounting software/ERP system implementation.
• College degree in related field
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. from ground to waist
• No travel required