[Hiring] Nonprofit Accounting & Advisory Services Advisor @HAEFELE FLANAGAN & CO PC

Role Description

As a full-time NAAS Advisor at HFCO, you will be responsible for maintaining a professional relationship with nonprofit clients while performing day-to-day accounting duties. Successful candidates must be motivated self-starters who can get the job done quickly, accurately and with little supervision. The role can be fully remote, except for at least twice annually when presence in Maple Shade is required.

• Serve as in-charge accountant on selected engagements - includes serving as primary point of contact for client questions; requires understanding of client operations, interpersonal dynamics, and mission.
• Assist clients with budget preparation, audit prep, grant reports, compliance advice, internal controls, etc. as needed.
• Prepare interim and year-end close workpapers which support conclusions both quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Prepare tax returns (Form 990 series), reflecting thorough knowledge of the applicable compliance requirements.
• Compile financial statements, including illustrative dashboards.
• Respond to questions from clients about a variety of nonprofit accounting topics, such as: functional expense accounting, coding expenses to grants, determining independent contractor vs. employee status.
• Analyze client general ledger reports.
• Design accounting database structure (almost always using QuickBooks Online).
• Review the work of the firm’s Frontline Accountants who perform advanced bookkeeping services for some clients.
• Collaborate with Frontline Accountants and other in-charge accountants in the firm.
• Provide hands-on QuickBooks (and other software) training and troubleshooting for clients.
• Manage self-administration tasks (time reports, workplan updates, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• CPA or candidate preferred.
• At least three years’ professional high-level accounting experience (public accounting background strongly preferred).
• Experience preparing financial statements (required).
• Experience preparing Form 990 (strongly preferred).
• Experience working with nonprofits (strongly preferred).

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for nonprofits.
• Strong knowledge of Excel (5 years’ experience).
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks (3 years’ experience).
• Ability to analyze general ledger.
• Basic familiarity with payroll compliance and regulations.
• Familiarity with operating environment of small and medium-sized nonprofits.
• Superior business writing skills.
• Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to keep track of many tasks that require follow-up.
• Ability to adapt to constant change.
• Ability to self-motivate, work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Orientation to a whole-firm and whole-client perspective rather than a task-level perspective; willing and able to contribute to the firm’s goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Interest in computer software; eager to explore features and master various platforms.
• Willingness and ability to give and receive feedback with generosity of spirit and openness to learning.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Committed to a long-term employment relationship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance (2x salary).
• Monthly cell phone stipend of $50.
• 401(k) plan and 50% employer match up to 10% of salary - eligible to contribute first day of employment.
• HSA, FSA, 529 plans, and Supplemental Disability plans.
• Tuition, professional dues, and fees reimbursement.
• Client and employee referral bonus program.
• Work/ Life Balance MATTERS!
• Office closed on Fridays in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Generous PTO days and paid holidays.
• Casual attire and atmosphere.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Assistance in CPA exam prep.
• We feed you (even if you aren’t hungry).