This full-time position is responsible for the accounting functions of the Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions, which is a 501c3 non-profit direct service organization of St. Petersburg College. This position will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, record keeping, and maintaining internal controls. Responsibilities include performing complex accounting transactions and reporting that requires the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); preparing journal entries and financial transactions; preparing department budgets; preparing financial statements and reports for internal and external audiences; researching and correcting discrepancies in accounting systems; maintaining the integrity of accounting systems; developing financial projections based on previous activity. This position requires discretion and judgment with respect to donor and student confidentiality.
Typical Essential Duties
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, business or in a related field; Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida preferred.
Experience:
Five (5) years’ experience in the accounting or auditing field; non-profit experience preferred.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.
Knowledge:
Skills:
Physical:
Responsibilities:
These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. |
Potential Frequency |
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1. |
Reconciles, audits, and balances Foundation’s bank and investment accounts and internal fund accounts; prepares transactions and expenditures; reviews and analyzes data, projects revenues and expenses; reviews invoices and contracts; researches/corrects account discrepancies. |
Daily 30% |
2. |
Prepares, reviews and modifies budgets and budget reports; tracks revenues and expenditures; determines cash requirements, prepares request for liquidation of assets as needed, verifies transfer; prepares journal entries; provides financial information/reports as requested by Foundation management. |
Daily 20% |
3. |
Develops and maintains reporting for investment earnings of gains, losses and interest allocation. Prepares schedules and financial reports which may include: reviewing accounts for accuracy and discrepancies; performing costs analyses. Assesses and maintains accounting systems; performs related activities. |
Daily 20% |
4. |
Reviews statements, contracts, and reconciliations to internal accounts and to and from and departments, financial institutions, and external agencies; prepares reports based on findings. |
Daily 30% |
5. |
Performs other duties of a similar nature. Participates in Foundation activities as requested. |
As Required |
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