Senior Accountant
CurrentPrepare and review monthly financial reporting responsibilities, ensuring accuracy in reporting and adherence to GAAP standards. Manage payroll, reconcile employee benefits, expense accounts, and related payroll accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth semi-monthly operations. Conduct detailed cash flow analysis and monitor cash reserves to maintain adequate liquidity for operational needs.• Oversaw banking, payroll, and tax transitions during the conversion from a for-profit corporation to a 501(c)(3) non-profit.• Collaborated with IT to upgrade the point-of-sale system for improved efficiency and streamlined employee reimbursement and travel processes, providing staff training for consistent application.• Led annual close processes for revenue, donations, grants, and major expense accounts, and played a key role in the annual budget process with a focus on compensation planning.• Calculated and filed Employee Retention Credit (ERC) to earn massive federal government grant funds, while also managing audit selections, grant reporting, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.• Supervised and trained accounting staff, developed internal controls, and implemented SOPs. Created corporate credit card policies and managed monthly 1099 contractor payroll processing.• Handled vendor payments, reconciled eight bank accounts, and oversaw merchant processing reconciliation. Led quarterly and annual census reporting and workers' compensation audits.• Provided financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and assisted in decision-making processes, ensuring informed strategies aligned with organizational goals.