Summary: 

Assist the Director and Deputy Director in all areas of general accounting functions. This includes the general ledger, payables, payroll, property, investments, budget reporting, analysis and statistical accumulation.  This individual also assists in financial report preparation on a regular and special request basis; reviews general ledger and statistical ledger entries to ensure accuracy.

 Primary Job Functions:

• Regularly reviews general and statistical ledger entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedure Prepares general and statistical ledger entries.
• Prepares financial and statistical reports as required.
• Coordinates and prepares for financial audits as required.
• Assists in the preparation of annual capital, expense, and activity budget
• Administers gift annuities.
• Prepares and/or reviews required tax returns.
• Recommends changes in financial policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Monitors established internal controls to assure proper compliance.
• Prepares regulatory and financial reports for gift annuities, state charitable solicitation registrations, and for other agencies as needed.
• Prepares interface for posting of cash receipts
• Reconciles investments, and prepares and submits required documents.
• Prepares reporting for lobbying and C4 allocations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications –

Education and Related Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
• Five (5) years of experience with a combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge, skills and abilities required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure with public accounting experience is desirable.

 Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of technical and professional principles and skills of accounting, and nonprofit finance.
• Strong computer and advanced Excel skills including Vlookup and Pivot tables.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, management, and department head staff and various Center personnel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of people.
• Commitment to ideals of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

For further consideration, please click the link below to apply: 

https://www.splcenter.org/about/careers/jobs?gh_jid=5065945002

Other Special Considerations:

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Due to COVID-19, our offices are currently closed and staff is working remotely.  If this position is filled while our offices remain closed, the new employee will work remotely until the offices reopen.  We are not asking newly hired employees to relocate while the offices are closed. 

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction.

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