About VCLF
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) is a nonprofit financial institution that provides loans and other resources to local businesses, community organizations & nonprofits, early care & learning providers and developers of affordable housing. We develop and promote innovative capital-based solutions to issues of poverty and opportunity. With over $60 million in assets, VCLF is Vermont’s largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). VCLF is a mission-driven lender, creating opportunities that lead to healthy communities and financial stability for all Vermonters.
Job Description
VCLF is hiring a Senior Staff Accountant to apply principles of accounting to record and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for internal and external customers. This includes responsibility for all general ledger accounting transactions, maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers, government reporting, and preparing the financial statements. The Senior Staff Accountant provides analytical support to the Director of Finance, and works closely with the Administrative Manager to assure accurate and timely data entry.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Reviews daily transactions prepared and entered by Administrative Manager/bookkeeper
- Prepares and processes general journal and adjusting journal transactions
- Ensures strong internal controls are in place and effectively utilized
- Ensures the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers are accurate and reconciled
- Backs up bookkeeper when needed for all financial tasks – data entry, cash disbursements and receipts, and reporting
- Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Prepares all financial statements and ensures accuracy and adherence to GAAP
- Completes financial schedules and reports for all internal and external customers
- Researches and resolves variances, discrepancies or out of balance conditions
- Alerts the Director of Finance to any problem financial issues
- Evaluates and improves financial systems and procedures
- Generates work instructions and department procedures
- Manages the preparation of schedules for the year-end financials and A-133 audit
- Assists preparation of audit financial statements and footnotes
- Maintains internal controls
- Assists in preparation and reporting of various Federal reporting requirements and compliance
Other Responsibilities
- Special projects as assigned
- Four or more years of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and/or business administration or commensurate experience
- Self-motivated team player with strong ability to interact with others
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports and summaries as needed
- Ability to be organized, detail oriented, and ability to manage time and priorities independently
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently, and collaboratively
- Motivated by and dedicated to social and economic opportunities for all
- Experience with Momentive (formerly Abila) MIP Fund Accounting software or other fund accounting software and Nortridge Loan software or other loan processing software a plus
- Experience in non-profit financial accounting or loan accounting is highly beneficial
VCLF is an equal opportunity employer. This position is a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position with generous benefits including health, retirement, and paid leave. VCLF offers a flexible work environment. Beginning annual wage range is $65,000 - $80,000.
TO APPLY: Please submit and cover letter and resume to: hr@vclf.org or VCLF, PO Box 827, Montpelier, VT 05601.
About VCLF
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) is a nonprofit financial institution that provides loans and other resources to local businesses, community organizations & nonprofits, early care & learning providers and developers of affordable housing. We develop and promote innovative capital-based solutions to issues of poverty and opportunity. With over $60 million in assets, VCLF is Vermont’s largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). VCLF is a mission-driven lender, creating opportunities that lead to healthy communities and financial stability for all Vermonters.
Job Description
VCLF is hiring a Senior Staff Accountant to apply principles of accounting to record and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for internal and external customers. This includes responsibility for all general ledger accounting transactions, maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers, government reporting, and preparing the financial statements. The Senior Staff Accountant provides analytical support to the Director of Finance, and works closely with the Administrative Manager to assure accurate and timely data entry.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Reviews daily transactions prepared and entered by Administrative Manager/bookkeeper
- Prepares and processes general journal and adjusting journal transactions
- Ensures strong internal controls are in place and effectively utilized
- Ensures the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers are accurate and reconciled
- Backs up bookkeeper when needed for all financial tasks – data entry, cash disbursements and receipts, and reporting
- Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Prepares all financial statements and ensures accuracy and adherence to GAAP
- Completes financial schedules and reports for all internal and external customers
- Researches and resolves variances, discrepancies or out of balance conditions
- Alerts the Director of Finance to any problem financial issues
- Evaluates and improves financial systems and procedures
- Generates work instructions and department procedures
- Manages the preparation of schedules for the year-end financials and A-133 audit
- Assists preparation of audit financial statements and footnotes
- Maintains internal controls
- Assists in preparation and reporting of various Federal reporting requirements and compliance
Other Responsibilities
- Special projects as assigned
- Four or more years of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and/or business administration or commensurate experience
- Self-motivated team player with strong ability to interact with others
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports and summaries as needed
- Ability to be organized, detail oriented, and ability to manage time and priorities independently
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently, and collaboratively
- Motivated by and dedicated to social and economic opportunities for all
- Experience with Momentive (formerly Abila) MIP Fund Accounting software or other fund accounting software and Nortridge Loan software or other loan processing software a plus
- Experience in non-profit financial accounting or loan accounting is highly beneficial
VCLF is an equal opportunity employer. This position is a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position with generous benefits including health, retirement, and paid leave. VCLF offers a flexible work environment. Beginning annual wage range is $65,000 - $80,000.
TO APPLY: Please submit and cover letter and resume to: hr@vclf.org or VCLF, PO Box 827, Montpelier, VT 05601.