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Description: About Us:If you're looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference. What we offer: Salary: $70,000 - $73.000. Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it. Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans. PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees. 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually. Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match. $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries. Employee Assistance Program Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates. Tuition reimbursement program Training and career development. Discounted membership at the YMCA.Job Functions: The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the accounts payable and general ledger functions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Essential Responsibilities:Manage Accounts Payable:Manage and supervise Accounts Payable staff.Ensure that vendor invoices are coded correctly and processed timely.Manage the Accounts Payable boards.Manage Concur Invoice process.Review A/P invoice batches selected for payment. Prepare NACHA file once check run is approved. Prepare and upload Positive Pay file to bank after each check run.Review A/P aging report monthly for accuracy, past due amounts, and days of open old balances. Work with A/P staff to resolve discrepancies.Prepare and review Form 1099 reports for accuracy and completeness.Set up new vendors in the accounting system and ensure vendor records are complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies. Ensure that vendor ACH payment information is correct in the accounting system.Review and upload corporate credit card transactions to the financial system. Reconcile the corporate credit card statements monthly.Manage the General Ledger:Reconcile assigned Balance Sheet accounts monthly. Research and resolve discrepancies. Prepare adjusting journal entries for any reconciling items immediately following the reconciliation.Maintain and update the general ledger by posting journal entries and ensuring the overall accuracy of financial data.Process department GL reports for month-end.Process the department budget vs actual reports as needed.Cash Management Activity:Record daily cash outflows on the cash activity report.Reconcile assigned bank accounts.Complete assigned month-end tasks in accordance with the month-end close calendar timeline.Support the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance with the annual audit including the preparation of accurate, comprehensive, and timely year-end schedules and documentation.Support the team in other tasks as assigned to meet organizational requirements.Maintain a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounts payable and general ledger. Review with Assistant Controller quarterly.Support the Holiday Center Operation as directed.Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals according to KPI's and the organizational strategic plan. Requirements: Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required with at least 3-5 years' of full accounting cycle experience in high volume and fast-paced environment, including month-end and year-end close. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Skills Requirements:Excellent oral and written communicati