Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46802Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $63,000.00 SalaryJob Category: FinanceThe accountant provides financial knowledge, project management, and daily accounting execution as a strategic and operational partner to Iris's CFO. This position requires experience in financial reporting, payroll optimization, regulatory compliance, and a solid understanding of accounting systems that complement the company's current emphasis on the Sage and Paycom product suites. This position will be managing financial data, creating reports, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and other legal requirements. This individual will be digitizing and maintaining accurate financial records, streamlining workflows, and offering insights into strategic decision-making across various accounting functions, playing a crucial role directly assisting the CFO with department needs. Strong analytical abilities, flexibility, and the capacity to balance strategic initiatives that support the CFO's priorities and basic operational execution are all necessary for this position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. · Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline and other staff as needed. · Lead internal audits and assist in year-end audit including year-end financial reporting and financial statement analysis. · Act as operational leadership in the absence of the CFO while supporting team coverage across all accounting and departmental roles. · Maintain and/or develop standard operating procedures and best practices. · Maintain accurate financial records for compliance and efficiency. · Excel software knowledge, including but limited to graphs, VLOOKUP and pivot tables.   ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS · Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current platforms to digitize and optimize workflows. · Review and accurately record financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards. · Review Grant expenditures/tracking/reconciling. · Review monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate cash reporting. · Review and accurately record financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards. · Review balance sheet accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences. · Review and reconcile monthly fundraising activity with general ledger. · Payroll processing and review to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper allocation of labor costs. · Provide back up support for accounting staff and ability to train and be trained in IRIS procedures. · Performs other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES · Analytical Judgment and Financial Insight o Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify risks or opportunities, and support informed decision-making. o Ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership and non-financial stakeholders. o Sound professional judgment in applying accounting principles, internal controls, and regulatory standards. · Ownership, Initiative, and Accountability o Self-directed with strong time and priority management skills. o Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and proactively identify solutions or process improvements. o High attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader organizational priorities. · Strategic Collaboration and Leadership Support o Ability to operate with autonomy while supporting executive leadership and reducing operational burden. o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate across departments. o Capacity to guide or train others and support team coordination when needed. · Professionalism and Continuous Improvement o Commitment to ethical decision-making and maintaining confidentiality. o Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems, processes, or technical skills. o Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency, optimization, and organizational effectiveness. QualificationsPHYSICAL DEMANDS · While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to engage in verbal and written communication and listen effectively. · This is largely a sedentary role, but would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. · This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, job fair materials and supplies, up to 25 pounds. EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK · Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available between the "core" work hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. REQUIRED EDUCATION · Obtained a degree in accounting or finance or actively seeking a higher degree. PREFERED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Education requirements to allow applicants to qualify to take the CPA exam. · Familiarity with payroll processing, benefits, and taxes. · Familiarity with Sage, Paycom, and system integrations. · Experience with non-profit entities. EEO STATEMENT · Iris family support center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.