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The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Accountant. The Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire, support, inform, listen to and collaborate with the people and organizations in Greater New Haven to build an ever more connected, inclusive, equitable and philanthropic community.

As an organization committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Community Foundation is seeking applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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    Accountant

    Title: Accountant

    Department: Finance, Administration, Communications, Technology and Stewardship
    Reports to: Director of Finance and Accounting
    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
    Salary: $50,000

    POSITION:

    The Accountant is responsible for the following primary functions: accounting analysis, reconciliations, gift management/tracking, internal and external financial reporting, and maintaining electronic accounting records.

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Performing monthly account reconciliations and related reporting processes
    • Performing weekly deposit processing
    • Generating financial reporting
    • Maintaining complete and accurate electronic files
    • Assuring all accounting processes follow established protocols and suggesting improvements
    • Acting as liaison with staff to organize the timely flow of information and ensuring an orderly process for accounting, reporting and financial integrity
    • Serving as back-up to the counterpart Finance Officer (2) position
    • Performing other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance and Accounting

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, preferred
    • One to two years’ experience in a progressively responsible position using accounting principles and practices
    • Strong skills with MS Office including advanced proficiency in MS Excel
    • Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines; able to take lead with minimal supervision and manage effectively under demanding conditions
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong organizational skills; ability to complete assignments independently, professionally and in a timely manner; ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize workloads
    • Excellent project management skills
    • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities
    • Knowledge of and experience with database management principles and practices
    • A commitment to an inclusive environment
    • A commitment to The Foundation’s mission and core values of integrity, diversity, vitality, collaboration, long-term vision, service, accountability and excellence

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

    Please submit a resume/C.V. and cover letter to Human Resources at The Community Foundation with the subject line “Accountant Application.” Please also indicate how you found this job posting.

    The deadline for submission of materials is May 26, 2023. No phone calls please.

    The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.