Senior Accountant - TEMPORARY

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."
Summary:  As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization this role is responsible for directly driving revenue by building virtual relationships with fundraising volunteers for peer-to-peer fundraising products to exceed revenue goals for Blood Cancer United's mission.  Relentlessly pursuing cancer cures.
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Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in month-end close activities including but not limited to review and analysis of income statement and balance sheet accounts
Reviews staff accountant’s monthly close activities
Reviews local bookkeeper’s journal entries and monthly activities
Trains and develops local staff and bookkeepers
Ensure completion of monthly close on a timely basis
Work directly with Field and Campaign Account Directors to ensure consistent application of accounting policies
Prepares monthly bank and account reconciliations
Assists with budget and forecast activities
Assists in the preparation of interim and year-end audit working papers as assigned
Supports the Accounting Manager and the Director of Accounting with adhoc projects, workflow processes improvements and other related duties as necessary
Interfaces with internal and outside agencies as required
Maintain a working knowledge of the Blood Cancer United mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives
Perform other related duties as assigned


Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3 – 5 years related experience


Position Requirements:

Financial accounting software knowledge, ideally NetSuite
Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite, Excel proficient (VLOOKUPs and Pivot tables)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage multiple projects
Solid organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Salary range: $40/hour - $45/hour (may vary based on location, skills, and experience)


Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.