Senior Accountant
The Texas Tribune is hiring a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting operations for our member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization in Austin, Texas. We're an innovative nonprofit news company focused on public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues. We work hard and have a lot of fun. We believe our work matters.
The Senior Accountant will report to the CFO and the responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze complex financial reports and forecasts. We need a professional with the attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas. The ideal candidate also has experience collaborating and working in a team. The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years of work experience in accounting
- Knowledge and understanding of basic GAAP
- Experience with accounting systems and software
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
- Public accounting experience a plus
- Experience with nonprofit financial accounting concepts a plus
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online a plus
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP with minimal oversight
- Oversee a majority of the monthly close activities using checklists and according to established timelines, with input from accounting team
- Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
- Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attention
- Coordinate the preparation of departmental reports, including budget to actual variance analysis
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets
- Manage accounts payable
- Assist in accounts receivable including invoicing and collections activities
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations
- Assist in special projects and in oversight of staff accounting duties
- Participate in annual audits and assist CFO with annual 990 tax return preparation
This is a full-time, exempt position and includes the following Texas Tribune benefits:
- Downtown office with paid parking or commuting stipend
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- Cell phone stipend
- 20 days of paid time off each year
- Up to eight weeks of paid family leave plus four weeks of additional job protection
- 401(k) matching
- Support for professional training
The Texas Tribune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for all, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to apply.